VfB Stuttgart Secures Goalkeeper Bredlow for Two More Years
The Bundesliga's third-place finisher, VfB Stuttgart, has extended the contract of their reliable goalkeeper, Fabian Bredlow, by two years. The new agreement keeps Bredlow at the club until the end of the 2025-2026 season. Bredlow joined VfB Stuttgart in 2019, transferring from 1. FC Nürnberg, where he had played 35 competitive matches.
Nonetheless, Bredlow, aged 28, has yet to secure a regular position as the first-choice goalkeeper. This season, he is second fiddle to Alexander Nübel, who is on loan from FC Bayern Munich. VfB Stuttgart faces Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday at 18:30, broadcast on Sky.
Bredlow's turn in the limelight
Emerging as the first choice when Alexander Nübel is unwell, Bredlow is poised to stand between the posts in VfB Stuttgart's upcoming Champions League match against PSG (Paris Saint-Germain). Bredlow is no stranger to high-pressure situations, having previously shone in the DFB-Pokal, starting in the second and third rounds, helping Stuttgart reach the quarter-finals.
Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeneß has recognized Bredlow's reliability, noting that Bredlow would start against SSV Jahn Regensburg in the DFB-Pokal due to Nübel's need for a rest .
Bredlow's future with VfB Stuttgart
While there are no definite long-term plans for Bredlow beyond his current role, his dependable performance during these critical games could positively impact his future with the team . His experience and reliability make him an indispensable asset for VfB Stuttgart, particularly during Nübel's absences.
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