Report: VfB say no, defender not allowed to leave after all

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·24 December 2025

Report: VfB say no, defender not allowed to leave after all

At VfB Stuttgart, transfer planning for the winter is in full swing. While they continue to search for a suitable striker for the offense, it seems that transfer bans are being imposed on the defense.

Leonidas Stergiou is apparently set to stay with the Swabians after all. According to media reports, several Bundesliga clubs, including Heidenheim, had made an offer for the 23-year-old.

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However, VfB is concerned about having too few defensive players available in the second half of the season. Now, despite having no appearances in the Bundesliga in the first half of the season, Stergiou is likely not allowed to transfer permanently or go on loan. A bitter pill for the player.

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