Stuttgart sign Undav permanently

After impressing on loan at VfB Stuttgart last season, Deniz Undav has now joined the Bundesliga outfit on a permanent deal.

Stuttgart confirmed the signing of the striker from Brighton & Hove Albion on Friday afternoon. 

“Deniz did an outstanding job in his first year in Stuttgart. He has not only enriched the quality of our offense, but has also developed into a German international because of his special skills,” said VfB Stuttgart managing director for sport Fabian Wohlgemuth. 

"Deniz is someone who inspires as a person and is important to the social fabric of the group. Both on and off the pitch, he has quickly become a figure of identification for us. His behavior and Deniz's declared desire to continue playing for VfB have clearly shown that this affection is not one-sided. 

“After long and demanding negotiations, we have now created a contractual basis that will allow us to plan for the long term with Deniz. Financially, this transfer takes us into a new dimension, but we are investing in proven quality. We are happy that we can now announce the conclusion of this deal and look forward to our future together with Deniz.”

Undav enjoyed a sensational 2023/24 campaign at VfB Stuttgart on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion, racking up 18 goals and 10 assists in 30 Bundesliga games.