Begin cheerfully, devoid of Enzo Millot's presence
VfB Stuttgart commenced their 2025/26 season with a training session at Rasenplatz 1 of the club grounds in Bad Cannstatt. The session was attended by 1000 fans, reflecting the limited visitor numbers due to current regulations [1].
Head coach Sebastian Hoeneß returned after a six-and-a-half-week break, overseeing the team for the first time this season. The squad, consisting of 27 players, included several youngsters from the club's youth academy, such as Efe Korkut, Mirza Catovic, Salvatore Mule, Lauri Penna, Cristopher Olivier, and goalkeeper Nils Richter, who were given a chance to train with the Bundesliga team [2].
One notable absence was Enzo Millot, who was reportedly absent for personal reasons. This development could potentially signal Millot's impending departure from the club, as Stuttgart is actively preparing for his likely exit [1][3]. Millot's contract is said to contain a release clause, facilitating his transfer away from Stuttgart [3].
Speculations regarding Millot's next club are rife, with strong rumors linking him to a move, though specific destinations remain unconfirmed in available English-language sources. Reports suggest that clubs outside the Bundesliga may be interested in Millot, with Stuttgart looking at potential replacements, such as Tobias Fjeld Gulliksen from Sweden and loan options like Bayern Munich’s Paul Wanner and Barcelona’s Noah Darvich [1][2][3].
Meanwhile, the three new signings, Lorenz Assignon, Lazar Jovanovic, and Noah Darvich, were mixed with the team during the training session. Fabian Wohlgemuth, the VfB sports director, who shared his current assessments, was present at the training start [2].
CEO Alexander Wehrle expressed optimism about the team's performance in all three competitions: the league, cup, and Europa League instead of the Champions League [1]. The team will compete in these competitions as they aim to build on their promising performances in the previous season.
Jacob Bruun Larsen trained individually due to illness, while Leonidas Stergiou, recovering from an injury to the syndesmosis ligament, is still working on his return in Switzerland [1]. Noah Darvich, another new signing, was running individual laps during the training session.
As Stuttgart prepares for the new season, the club is focusing on acquiring promising young professionals to strengthen their squad [1]. The team's future looks promising, with the management and coaching staff working tirelessly to ensure the club's continued success.
Sebastian Hoeneß, after a break, led the VfB Stuttgart squad in their first training session of the 2025/26 season, which focused on cultivating the skills of several young talents like Efe Korkut, Mirza Catovic, Salvatore Mule, Lauri Penna, Cristopher Olivier, and Nils Richter. Meanwhile, the absence of Enzo Millot, who was linked with a move due to the reported presence of a release clause in his contract, left speculations about his next club unresolved.
