Ghana international Jonas Adjetey has made an encouraging start to life at VfL Wolfsburg, earning praise from head coach Daniel Bauer for his attitude and quick adaptation in his first training sessions at the club.

The 22-year-old central defender, who joined Wolfsburg from FC Basel in a deal worth around €10 million and signed a contract until 2030, has already caught the eye with his openness and willingness to learn.

“Jonas has presented himself very well in training,” Bauer said, explaining that both Adjetey and fellow new signing Jeanuël Belocian quickly took on board the tactical instructions discussed in meetings and translated them effectively on the training pitch.

Wolfsburg currently face challenges in central defence, with Jenson Seelt sidelined through injury and Moritz Jenz suspended, limiting Bauer’s options at the back. While Konstantinos Koulierakis and Denis Vavro remain the preferred partnership for now, Adjetey is viewed as the main alternative and could soon challenge for a place in the starting XI.

Despite the positive signs, Bauer urged patience, noting that central defence is a “sensitive position” that relies heavily on communication and understanding. He added that integrating a centre-back is often more demanding than bedding in a full-back.

A final decision on Adjetey’s involvement is expected after the team’s final training session.