Deniz Undav is becoming more and more of a focus at VfB Stuttgart this season. Even in that of national coach Julian Nagelsmann. The Swabians would like to keep the striker.
In addition to goal monster Serhou Guirassy, Deniz Undav is currently writing the goal stories at VfB Stuttgart, which surprisingly occupies third place in the Bundesliga.
Eight goals, two assists in ten Bundesliga games. Undav’s values make you sit up and take notice. On average he scores every 68 minutes, and no other German striker can keep up with that at the moment.
National team candidate Deniz Undav
So it’s no surprise that Undav is a candidate for national coach Julian Nagelsmann. A first phone call is said to have already taken place.
For the 27-year-old, taking part in the home European Championships is a big dream. However, the DFB should hurry up because Undav would also be eligible to play for the Turkish selection.
In the coming weeks, Undav can continue to promote himself on a big stage wearing the VfB jersey. The club will first play in the cup round of 16 against Borussia Dortmund, then in the league against leaders Bayer Leverkusen and against FC Bayern.
It is still unclear what will happen to Undav over the season at VfB. According to media reports, VfB has a purchase option worth around twelve million euros with Undav, who is on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion.
Undav raves about VfB Stuttgart
Undav himself is probably toying with a longer commitment: “VfB is a great club. I’m happy to be here. The fans are great. I’ve integrated well, the team has welcomed me well. I’m definitely not reluctant,” he said on “Sky”.
According to “Sport Bild”, the Bundesliga club wants to hold talks about Undav’s future at VfB in the spring.
According to the report, the attacker feels “at home” in the state capital of Baden-Württemberg, and his open nature is also well received in the dressing room. Internally he is considered a “lovable joker”.
Before the season, OSC Lille and league rivals Borussia Mönchengladbach and TSG Hoffenheim also showed interest in this accurate joker. In the end, the Undav decision fell in favor of VfB, who had tried to get him first. In addition, the offensive orientation under coach Sebastian Hoeneß spoke in favor of the move to the Swabians.