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VfL Wolfsburg 
- 7 September
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CONFIRMED: Yukinari Sugawara signs for Southampton.
Southampton beats VfL Wolfsburg to sign Yukinari Sugawara. AZ accepts their €7M offer for the defender, ending the rumour of Yukinari Sugawara moving to VfL Wolfsburg.
CONFIRMED: Yukinari Sugawara signs for Southampton
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(Latest update: )Despite ongoig transfertalk, the probability of Yukinari Sugawara transferring to VfL Wolfsburg appears very low, with only 39% change of the deal goung trough. Here is why.
- VfL Wolfsburg has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Yukinari Sugawara.
- At the moment, one of VfL Wolfsburg's best players already plays in the same position as Yukinari Sugawara.
- There are few players in the current VfL Wolfsburg squad who are considered better in the same position, which enhances Yukinari Sugawara's chances of playing a key role within the team.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Joakim Mæhle, Ridle Baku)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Ridle Baku, Joakim Mæhle)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Joakim Mæhle, Ridle Baku)
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Key player as direct competitor (Joakim Mæhle, Ridle Baku)
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Some better competitors for position (Joakim Mæhle, Ridle Baku)
Alternatives of VfL Wolfsburg
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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68.2
69.0
|
Gabriel Suazo |
 Sevilla
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€3.7M |
|
68.2
78.5
|
Wesley |
 Roma
|
€24.3M |
|
68.1
72.6
|
Ryan Sessegnon |
 Fulham
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€15.7M |
|
68.0
68.0
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Fredrik Aursnes |
 Benfica
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€21.3M |
|
67.9
78.6
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Tiago Santos |
 Lille
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€19.2M |
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67.9
71.2
|
Nadir Zortea |
 Bologna
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€6.5M |
|
67.9
67.9
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Elseid Hysaj |
 Lazio
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€0.9M |
|
67.8
69.3
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James Justin |
 Leeds United
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€18.6M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jordy Clasie | 25-08-2025 | Report | |
| Mexx Meerdink | 20-08-2025 | Report | |
| David Møller Wolfe | 01-08-2025 | Report | |
| Sven Mijnans | 22-07-2025 | Report | |
| Kees Smit | 09-07-2025 | Report | |
| Ruben van Bommel | 07-07-2025 | Report | |
| Peer Koopmeiners | 15-02-2025 | Report | |
| Nayef Aguerd | 26-08-2024 | Report |
Yukinari Sugawara
D, M (R)
Skill: 65.0
Pot: 69.6
Team
Werder
Werder
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€11.7M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€10.6M – €12.9M
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Who is Yukinari Sugawara?
Yukinari Sugawara (JPN) is a an inverted wing back and currently plays for Werder. Yukinari Sugawara is 25 years old (2000/06/28) and he is 179cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 2. Yukinari Sugawara has also been used as a wing back.
Yukinari Sugawara's current transfer value is between €10.6M and €12.9M. His last transfer was from Southampton to Werder in 2025. Werder loaned Yukinari Sugawara for free from Southampton.
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