Julian Draxler to Wolfsburg: Latest Transfer Details, Reaction and More

One of Germany's brightest young talents is moving on, as former Schalke attacking midfielder Julian Draxler has been signed by Wolfsburg.

Wolfsburg confirmed the news of a completed transfer via their Twitter account.

Schalke revealed Draxler has signed a five-year deal with the Wolves, and although the fee remains undisclosed, it represents a club-record transfer fee received by the Royal Blues.  

Here is what Wolfsburg supporters can look forward to from their new acquisition:

Draxler wasn't at his best in the 2014-15 season, as injuries limited him to 15 Bundesliga appearances, two goals, an assist and an 6.86 average match rating from WhoScored.com. Still, between injuries in the past two seasons, he has flashed his otherworldly talent.

Before rupturing a tendon in January of 2014—he had been out of action since early December at the time—the then-20-year-old was having an excellent 2013-14 campaign for Schalke. In 14 Bundesliga appearances, he had scored a goal, added four assists and earned a sparkling 7.76 average match rating from WhoScored.com—11th best in the league at the time.

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He returned from injury that February, but he wasn't quite as effective, scoring a goal and adding two assists in 12 Bundesliga appearances down the stretch in the 2013-14 season.

Draxler is a versatile forward capable of playing on the wing, behind a central striker or even as a centre-forward, though it's not a role he's generally been utilised in to this point.

There will be a clear void for Draxler to fill at the Volkswagen Arena after the departure of Kevin De Bruyne from Wolfsburg. The Belgian was a creative force for the Bundesliga runners-up last term, and now the onus will be on their new acquisition to be equally as incisive in the attacking third of the field.

Indeed, Marcus Christenson of the Guardian thinks Draxler must start fulfilling his undeniable potential:

At 6'1", he certainly has the size for the position, and he is a terror with the ball at his feet for opposing defenders. He also scored 10 goals in the Bundesliga as a 19-year-old, so it isn't hard to see him developing as a consistent finisher if he's moved to the striker position on a more permanent basis.

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But Draxler is more than just a talent, as Ed Malyon of the Daily Mirror noted last January:

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As well as the technical ability, Draxler has a brilliant attitude. European football expert Andy Brassell mentioned it in his superb piece about Schalke earlier this season, noting, "In the early weeks of the season—notably when scraping through a fraught Champions League play-off against PAOK—Draxler seemed like the only one with stomach for a fight."

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There are few things more appealing than a footballer whose ability is only matched by a positive attitude and a desire to win.

The youngster has electric talent and should thrive in this new move. His versatility, size, footwork and finishing will serve him well, and though injuries have derailed what felt like his inevitable rise to superstardom, his potential remains tantalising. 

Expect nothing but big things for Draxler moving forward. The best is surely yet to come.