Maximilian Philipp

Attacking Midfielder (C) - VfL Wolfsburg
13 Mar 2027
Saturday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 9 Transfers Relations Events 24 Awards Matches History

Events

24

  1. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Serious
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  2. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  3. Manager broke a promise

    Serious
    Cause
    Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.

  4. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. The message was about confidence as much as performance — his morale had been low.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  5. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  6. Changed the match from the bench

    Moderate
    Cause
    He came on with the team chasing a result and produced the moment that swung the game.

  7. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  8. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  9. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Serious
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  10. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  11. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  12. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. The message was about confidence as much as performance — his morale had been low.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  13. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  14. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  15. New contract pays well below his previous deal

    Major
    Cause
    The pay drop is hard to swallow given what he was earning before.

  16. No natural role in the current formation

    Serious
    Cause
    His preferred position simply isn't in the current shape.

  17. Sudden media glare after the high-profile move

    Moderate
    Cause
    Media noise around the player is shaping this. It played out in the media rather than internally.
    Outlook
    Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.

  18. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  19. Permanent transfer

    Decision
    Movement
    SC Freiburg → VfL Wolfsburg · 2.3M

  20. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Contract talks stalled — listed after repeated failed renewals
    Who
    Kühn Klaus

  21. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $1.4M/y

  22. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $1.4M/y

  23. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $1.7M/y
    Who
    Kühn Klaus

  24. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $1.7M/y