VfB Stuttgart faces a challenge in the transfer market. After a 2-2 draw in a friendly against FC Paris, sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth made it clear that negotiations for the desired player are not progressing. 'We are still in talks,' Wohlgemuth said, but emphasized that Stuttgart is 'still far from' reaching an agreement.
Why the negotiations are stalled
The main reason for the stalled negotiations is the difference in the transfer fee. Wolfsburg demands at least €25 million for the player, but Stuttgart has not yet been willing to pay that amount. VfL Wolfsburg is financially stable, thanks to support from Volkswagen, and does not need a quick resolution. Additionally, the club recently sold Konstantinos Koulierakis to AS Roma for €17 million, increasing financial flexibility.
What does this mean for Stuttgart?
VfB Stuttgart, which finished fourth last season with 62 points, wants to continue strengthening its squad. With 71 goals scored and only 49 conceded, the team showed a strong offense. However, without the desired player, the team might not be as strong in the new year. Recent results (2W-2D-0L) show good form, but the transfer would be an important step.
Next steps
The team, led by coach Sebastian Hoeneß, will travel to Grassau in Bavaria on Monday to prepare for the new season. Players like Angelo Stiller and Jamie Leweling, who participated in the World Cup, will return on Friday for fitness tests. However, negotiations with Wolfsburg remain difficult, and it is unclear whether Pejcinovic will join VfB Stuttgart before the season starts.
