⌛ Contract talks kick off: VfB want to extend with this star | OneFootball

Is VfB facing a similarly protracted negotiation over a contract extension as Bayern recently did with Dayot Upamecano?

At least the contract talks with VfB striker Deniz Undav, which according to 'SportBild' are now starting, will not just last a few days.

With eleven league goals, the 29-year-old is Stuttgart's top scorer and ranks second in the Bundesliga scoring list behind Harry Kane.

Thus, there is a significant chance that other clubs from the top leagues - especially from the Premier League - have Undav on their radar, whose contract with VfB runs until June 2027.

According to 'Sportbild', Undav himself would like to extend for three years, while the club only wants two. Consequently, Undav cannot expect more money, as he is already one of Stuttgart's top earners with around 4.5 million euros - otherwise, the salary structure would be disrupted.

According to the report, he and his family feel very comfortable in Stuttgart - he is a fan favorite at VfB, and coach Sebastian Hoeneß is completely convinced of the striker.

Of course, the World Cup also plays a role. If Undav stays in top form, Nagelsmann will not want to do without him. If the national player also scores for his country on the big stage, even more suitors could become interested in him - before he enters his last contract year with Stuttgart.

Sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth & Co. are eager to avoid this. Therefore, a new contract should ideally be secured before the World Cup. If a transfer occurs, Stuttgart will certainly ensure that a significant transfer fee is involved.

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