By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Confirmed: Wolfsburg ship Brekalo out on loan

Josip Brekalo's transfer from Wolfsburg to Torino has been confirmed.
Nordi Mukiele, Josip Brekalo and Konrad Laimer.
Nordi Mukiele, Josip Brekalo and Konrad Laimer.Photo: GEPA Pictures/Roger Petzsche
VfL Wolfsburg have announced the departure of Croatian winger Josip Brekalo.

The 23-year-old has joined Italian Serie A side Torino on a season-long loan deal.

Brekalo still has two years left on his contract with 'Die Wölfe'

He has featured a total of 122 times for Wolfsburg, racking up 22 goals and 17 assists.
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