What happened recently?
VfB Stuttgart has made a move to sign Sauer, but TSG Hoffenheim is not giving up. The green light for the commitments is also linked to the requirement that the VfB will have to take in a larger amount of money through player sales in this summer. So far, no transfer income has been earned, after the Sauer deal, which leaves a minus of almost 30 million euros.
Why is it important for VfB Stuttgart?
The VfB must take in a larger amount of money through player sales in this summer to improve its financial situation. The Sauer deal is an important step in this direction, but it remains to be seen whether the income will be enough to overcome the financial challenges.
What's next?
The VfB must go on the hunt for further players to improve its financial situation. It remains to be seen whether the income will be enough to overcome the financial challenges. The VfB must also prepare for the upcoming games and improve its performance to improve its table position.
Current statistics
- League standing (end 2025): 4th place in the Bundesliga, 62 points, 18 wins, 8 draws, 8 losses from 34 games.
- Goal difference: +22.
- Title deficit: 27 points behind the league leaders Bayern Munich.
- Next opponent: SC Paderborn 07 (home game on February 20, 2027).
- Inactive players: Dennis Seimen, Justin Diehl.
