VfB Stuttgart signs Grischa Prömel
Grischa Prömel joins VfB Stuttgart and signs a contract until 2029. The midfielder was a long-held target for the club. Prömel came from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, where he transferred ablösefrei. The 31-year-old is the seventh player the VfB has brought in from the Kraichgau since 2011.
Why is this transfer important?
The transfer is important because Prömel is an experienced midfielder who will strengthen the team. He is a key part of the plan of coach Sebastian Hoeneß.
What comes next?
Prömel will prepare for the new season and integrate himself into the team. VfB Stuttgart currently stands 4th in the Bundesliga with 62 points. The team has 18 wins, 8 draws, and 8 losses in 34 games. The last game ended in a 2:2 against Eintracht Frankfurt.
What does Prömel say about his transfer?
Prömel said in an interview with Sport1: "It was a very special moment for me. I always wanted to play for VfB, and when the chance arose, I said to myself: 'Okay, I won't get any younger. Now is simply the right time.' VfB has developed incredibly over the past few years. I'm very happy that I took the step."
