VfB Stuttgart is apparently retaining an important top performer for the long term. According to a media report, captain Waldemar Anton will soon extend his contract early.
As “Bild” reports, the Bundesliga club and Waldemar Anton are in “well-advanced contract discussions”. Accordingly, both sides have made it clear that they want to extend the contract, which expires in summer 2025, at an early stage.
There is already agreement on large parts of the new working paper. There are only “a few” details left to clarify. This is about future clauses and consequences of VfB’s possible participation in the European Cup. According to the report, both sides are working on a quick solution here too.
As a surprise team in the first half of the Bundesliga, the Swabians are completely unexpectedly in third place in the table, which would be enough for the Champions League. Anton holds the defense together in the country with calm and confidence.
Anton feels comfortable in Stuttgart
The defensive man reportedly feels very comfortable in Stuttgart and is even prepared to turn down better offers from home and abroad.
The “Kicker” reported in December that Bayer Leverkusen had already shown interest in 2023 and could make a new attempt next summer. VfL Wolfsburg’s attempt was more concrete, but it was unsuccessful. Anton has also become aware of Anton abroad But all of that was blocked.
The defense boss impressed with good defensive performances this season and was allowed to start in all league games from the start. In the club’s dressing room he is considered a leader and spokesman.
So the VfB captain became more and more in focus. Some experts have already called for the central defender to play for the national team. Guido Buchwald and Mario Basler, among others, advocated that national coach Julian Nagelsmann nominate Anton for the national team. The next opportunity for this will be in March.