opt-out clause drawn
VfB Stuttgart will be strengthened with Maximilian Mittelstädt from Hertha BSC for the coming season. The 26-year-old signed a contract with the Swabians until June 30, 2026. The “Bild” recently reported that the left-back has an exit clause in the event of a relegation from Berlin. The transfer fee should be in the mid-six-digit range, the “table footballAfter initially paying 800,000 euros, he now writes about 500,000 euros. Mittelstädt had previously extended his contract with the Berliners until 2027 in January.
The homegrown player made the leap from the Hertha Academy to the pros in 2015, for which Mittelstädt played a total of 157 games, in which he contributed four goals and 19 assists. “We would have liked to see Maxi continue in the blue and white jersey, but we respect his wish to change. At Hertha BSC he developed from a young talent to a seasoned Bundesliga professional and always gave everything for our club. We wish him all the best,” said sports director Benjamin Weber.
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At VfB Stuttgart, Mittelstädt is the second new signing after striker Jovan Milosevic (17). “Maximilian Mittelstädt already has Bundesliga experience and, combined with his footballing skills, is a very good addition to our squad. We are delighted that he has decided to join VfB despite having other transfer options, and we warmly welcome Maxi to Stuttgart,” explained sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth.
Mittelstädt added: “I’m happy that the move to VfB worked out. VfB is a great club with a lot of tradition and an attractive style of play. I want to do my part to help us achieve our sporting goals and I’m already looking forward to getting to know my new teammates at the start of training. I would like to thank all of the players, coaches and employees at Hertha BSC who have accompanied me on my way from youth player to professional status and I wish Hertha BSC a positive future in every respect.”
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Maximilian #middle town moves to VfB for the new season. The 26-year-old left-footed player played for Hertha BSC until the end and has played 145 Bundesliga games for the Berliners in his career so far.
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