Stuttgart’s shift: Undav captain as Hoeneß backs Demirovic

In a packed press room, VfB Stuttgart Deniz Undav was handed the captain’s armband, a move that instantly made him the new Kapitän. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß praised the decision and added that he was especially pleased with Demirovic-Verbleib for the upcoming season. The announcement came ahead of the Bundesliga opener against Bayern Munich, and the News outlet highlighted the significance for the club.

Undav’s rise to captaincy

Undav, 29, arrives with a Marktwerte of 22.00 million €, reflecting his impact over 118 Spiele for the club since 2023. His personal Marktwert is supported by 57 goals and 32 assists, figures that dominate the club’s Statistiken. The Analyse of his performances shows a clear upward trajectory, and the coach noted his leadership in the recent 4‑0 DFB‑Pokal win over Hansa Rostock.

Last season Undav served as vice‑captain, stepping up when Atakan Karazor was on the bench. The transition to Stuttgart‑Kapitän underscores his growing influence, and the club’s internal News feed repeatedly mentioned his role in the squad’s success.

Karazor’s legacy and competition

Karazor, the former captain, holds a Marktwert of 8.00 million € and has been a stalwart in the Liga since 2019. Hoeneß described him as a “absolut würdiger VfB‑Kapitän” and recalled his celebration after the 2025 DFB‑Pokal triumph.

However, the defensive midfielder now faces competition from the new signing Grischa Pr, a 31‑year‑old from TSG Hoffenheim, whose arrival has sparked Gerüchte in the Vereinsforen. The Foren debate whether Pr will displace Karazor from his starting spot.

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Demirovic’s contract and squad plans

Hoeneß expressed relief that Demirovic‑Verbleib&nbsp remains, confirming a contract until 2029 with a net salary of 5 million € per season. The Bosnian forward’s Wert to the team is described as “groß” and the club rejected Galatasaray’s offer of no more than 15 million €.

He added, “Er is crucial for us, and his Wert within the squad cannot be overstated.” The Marktwert‑Analyse of Demirovic shows his importance alongside Undav in the attacking line‑up.

The coach outlined a plan for three strong strikers: Undav, Demirovic and new signing Dzenan Pejcinovic, 21, who scored a hat‑trick in the DFB‑Pokal. Hoeneß noted the team will often play with two forwards during the English weeks of the season, a strategy he believes suits the Bundesliga schedule.

Jeremy Arévalo, 21, is set to leave on loan, a move discussed in the Community forums. Recent Video highlights and Neueste updates from the Gerüchteküche keep fans informed, while the club’s official page lists Alle Foren topics, Sportwetten tips and a Weiterlesen' link for deeper insight. The Ar is expected to gain valuable experience abroad.