The VfB Stuttgart is preparing for the Champions League with a clever strategy – getting new players mostly for free! They have already signed four players without a transfer fee: Yannik Keitel (24/Freiburg), Justin Diehl (19/1. FC Köln), Nick Woltemade (22/Werder), and Stefan Drljaca (25/Dresden). This low-cost approach aligns with their goal of strengthening the squad for the Champions League without breaking the bank.
In the past, Stuttgart made the mistake of signing high-earning players during their last Champions League campaign in 2010. This led to financial difficulties when results did not meet expectations. The management, led by Fabian Wohlgemuth (45) and Alexander Wehrle (49), is determined to avoid a similar situation this time around by opting for cost-effective signings of young, Bundesliga-experienced players who understand their roles in the team.
By signing these budget-friendly reinforcements, Stuttgart can allocate more budget towards securing star players like Deniz Undav (28) whose buy option is around 20 million euros. Negotiations are ongoing, and Undav, who scored 18 goals, is keen on staying in Stuttgart. The club is willing to push their financial limits for the striker, but the final decision will also depend on other transfer activities surrounding him.