Saël Kumbedi, a 21-year-old French right-back, could leave Wolfsburg after their relegation to Bundesliga 2. Several clubs are already interested in Saël Kumbedi and a transfer as early as this summer is possible. Several teams are closely monitoring his situation. Lyon included a clause in his transfer to Wolfsburg that would allow them to receive a percentage of any capital gain from a future sale if the transfer fee exceeds what the German club paid. Kumbedi joined Wolfsburg in January 2026 and has a contract until June 2029. In the 2025/2026 Bundesliga season, he made 24 appearances, providing 5 assists. The France U21 international has a current Transfermarkt market value of €12.00m.