🤔 Last season plagued by injuries: VfB star's future still unclear | OneFootball

His contract with VfB Stuttgart only runs until the summer. For many, it was surprising anyway that midfielder Nikolas Nartey had been given another contract by the Swabians last year. 

Above all, numerous injuries kept setting the 26-year-old back. As a result, he was on the pitch for only 21 minutes last season.

But he has now developed so well that, according to many observers, he certainly has what it takes to become a regular starter for the Swabians. 

Against Augsburg, the Dane scored, netting his third goal of the season. 

According to a report by ‘Sport Bild’, Nartey is expected to stay with the cup winners, but the two sides have not yet agreed on a contract extension. 

According to the report, the club is optimistic that such an agreement can ultimately be reached. 

The biggest sticking point, the report says, is — as so often — money. While the midfielder currently has a heavily performance-based contract, the player’s camp would like to move away from that in the future. 

The next few weeks will likely determine whether VfB Stuttgart ultimately gives in to this demand. 

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