Transfer: Millot shifts allegiance from VfB Stuttgart to Saudi football club
VfB Stuttgart Holds Firm on Key Players After Enzo Millot's Transfer
VfB Stuttgart has said goodbye to Enzo Millot, who has joined Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia for a reported €30 million fee [1][6]. The departure of the forward, who scored two goals in the DFB Cup final against Arminia Bielefeld, has not prompted a flurry of transfer activity at the German club.
Instead, Stuttgart is standing firm on retaining their top talent, having rejected multiple bids from FC Bayern Munich for Nick Woltemade, including an offer worth €55 million plus add-ons [1][3][4]. Despite Woltemade's interest in moving, the club is showing no signs of ceding to Bayern's advances, at least for now.
The transfer of Millot was not a surprise, following recent reports, and Matthias Jaissle, the coach at Al-Ahli, is said to have pushed for the transfer [7]. Millot himself had expressed his wish to leave VfB Stuttgart to the responsible parties [8].
In terms of new arrivals, Stuttgart has strengthened their midfield with the signing of Chema Andrés from Real Madrid [2]. However, negotiations for other targets such as Caspar Jander from 1. FC Nürnberg, Giannis Konstantelias from PAOK Saloniki, and Cole Campbell from Borussia Dortmund have stalled or been withdrawn, suggesting limited incoming transfer activity this summer [2].
Despite the sale of Millot, Stuttgart appears focused on squad stability and cautious reinforcement rather than extensive summer rebuilding. If Woltemade were to leave, the club would still be well-positioned in attack with national player Deniz Undav and Ermedin Demirovic.
Meanwhile, Stuttgart has parted ways with loan players El Bilal Touré, Fabian Rieder, and Jacob Bruun Larsen [5]. Fabio Vieira from FC Arsenal is being discussed, but a transfer seems not imminent [9].
References: [1] DW Sports [2] Sport Bild [3] Bild [4] Goal [5] Transfermarkt [6] Al-Ahli [7] Kicker [8] Sport1 [9] Sky Sports
VfB Stuttgart remains committed to their European leagues campaign, as they stand firm on retaining key players such as Nick Woltemade, despite interest from FC Bayern Munich. The club's focus on squad stability is evident, as they look to strengthen in specific areas, with football players like Deniz Undav and Ermedin Demirovic poised to play an important role in the attack.
