Was a sales candidate
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U -turn at VfB Stuttgart: Sales candidate Josha Vagnoman (24) has extended his expiring contract. The right -back signed a new working paper by June 30, 2028. The negotiations had been on ice for a long time, both sides are said to have actually considered a transfer. Juventus Turin or Nottingham Forest were considered interested. Now, however, shortly before the transfer is closed on Monday.
“I feel very comfortable in the team and throughout the club and am proud of our way that we have already gone together. At the same time, this is a great incentive for me to be successful with VfB in the future. Therefore, I am happy to have extended my contract early. It is very positive how the fans push us. It is all the more beautiful if we can give back our services.
The HSV’s own plant switched from the red pants to VfB Stuttgart three years ago for 4.5 million euros, where Vagnoman became national player in March 2023. In the meantime, he was able to quadruple his market value to EUR 12 million, and Vagnoman is currently being estimated at EUR 10 million. In so far 88 games for the Swabians, he contributed seven goals and nine templates.
“Josha has gone a special path with VfB in recent years, which led us together from the relegation to the runner-up to the DFB Cup victory. In addition to his ancestral position on the right outer lane, he can also be used on the left, which makes him a valuable part of our squad in addition to his football skills. We are happy that we are happy with Josha And the continuation of our cooperation was able to communicate, ”said sports director Fabian Wohlgemuth.