VfB Stuttgart: Undav hopes to stay – wants to “play internationally”

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Deniz Undav can well imagine a future at VfB Stuttgart beyond the season. “Yes definitely. “I feel comfortable here,” the Swabian striker replied to a question on the pay-TV channel “Sky” on Saturday. The 27-year-old, who missed Saturday’s game against 1. FC Köln due to a small muscle tear, is currently on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion until the summer.

The 14-time league goalscorer, who has increased his market value from 10 million to 17 million euros since arriving at VfB, prefers a quick agreement: “I hope it happens as quickly as possible,” said Undav, but also explained: “I’m completely relaxed. It could last until summer, but it can also happen quickly now. Let’s see what the parties say and then we’ll take a look.” According to media reports, Stuttgart has a purchase option that is said to be up to 20 million euros – this would make the designated new national player by far a record transfer. Undav’s working paper in Brighton runs until 2026.

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11 – Filip Kostic – €6m from FC Groningen (2014/15)

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11 – Sasa Kalajdzic – €6 million from Admira Wacker (2014/15)

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11 – Chadrac Akolo – €6m from FC Sion (2017/18)

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11 – Borna Sosa – €6m from Dinamo Zagreb (2018/19)

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11 – Santiago Ascacíbar – €6m from Estudiantes (2017/18)

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10 – Ciprian Marica – €7m from Shakhtar Donetsk (2007/08)

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9 – Gregor Kobel – €7.2 million from TSG Hoffenheim (2020/21)

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7 – Fernando Meira – €7.5m from Benfica Lisbon (2001/02)

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7 – Jon Dahl Tomasson – €7.5m from AC Milan (2005/06)

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5 – Silas – €8m from Paris FC (2019/20)

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5 – Zdravko Kuzmanovic – €8m from Fiorentina (2009/10)

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3 – Pablo Maffeo – €9m from Manchester City (2018/19)

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3 – Serhou Guirassy – €9m from Stade Rennes (2023/24)

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2 – Ozan Kabak – €11m from Galatasaray (2018/19)

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1 – Nicolás González – €11.26m from Argentinos Juniors (2018/19)

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VfB would like to sign the attacker permanently. “There are several parties at the table and we don’t have the greatest weight at this table,” explained sports director Fabian Wohlgemuth a few days ago. “Deniz has a contract in Brighton, and the club in England will also play a leading role in deciding how the situation will proceed.” They are working on a solution, but it still takes time.

Deniz Undav wants to play internationally with VfB Stuttgart and be part of the national team

Should he stay at VfB beyond the summer, Undav’s mission is clear. “Slowly we can no longer talk around it: We want to play internationally. That is the goal. When we talk about it now, we want to look – it’s not smart, it doesn’t make any sense. We want to play European. “Look what happens, there are still twelve games left, we’ll try to be as successful as possible and then see whether it’s enough for the Champions League or the Europa League.” Undav is also a candidate for the national team at the home European Championships in this one Summer, his first nomination is certain for the next international matches in March. With 14 goals, he is currently the most accurate German shooter in all the top leagues worldwide.

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