Showing posts with label VfB Stuttgart. Show all posts
Showing posts with label VfB Stuttgart. Show all posts
Saturday, 24 October 2026
Monday, 10 August 2026
VFB STUTTGART SIGN DŽENAN PEJČINOVIĆ FROM WOLFSBURG
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| Dženan Pejčinović scored 12 goals in 34 appearances for Wolfsburg in 2025/26. - © DFL/Getty Images/Boris Streubel |
VfB Stuttgart have completed the signing of Dženan Pejčinović from Wolfsburg on a contract until 2031.
Former Bayern Munich youngster Pejčinović scored 12 goals in 34 appearances for the Wolves last season but was unable to prevent the club from being relegated to Bundesliga 2.
The 21-year-old striker is Stuttgart’s sixth signing of the summer following the arrivals of Marius Funk, Leo Sauer, David Preu, Grischa Prömel and Tim van der Leij.
"I can hardly wait to get started at VfB, I’m really looking forward to it," said Pejčinović. "I already know some of my new teammates from the DFB youth teams and had very good talks with the management, so I didn’t have to think twice when I heard about VfB’s interest. Now I want to settle in as quickly as possible and contribute to a successful season for VfB.”
“Dzenan has everything it takes to be a valuable option in attack immediately, and as a young player, he still has a lot of potential for development,” added Fabian Wohlgemuth, Stuttgart’s board member for sport. "Last but not least, it's a great sign that a player who is highly sought after on the market has decided to join us. This also confirms VfB Stuttgart's continuous upward trend in recent years."
Born in Munich to Montenegrin parents, Pejčinović started his career with Bayern before moving to Augsburg in 2017.
He signed for Wolfsburg in 2022 after five years with Die Fuggerstädter’s academy, making his debut for the club in a 2-1 defeat at Hertha Berlin on the final day of the 2022/23 season.
Pejčinović spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Fortuna Düsseldorf before returning to Wolfsburg for the following campaign. He scored eight goals in 18 league outings between December and May, and was also on target in the second leg of the Wolves’ play-off defeat to Paderborn.
The young frontman represented Montenegro at Under-15 level before pledging his allegiance to Germany. Currently part of their Under-21 squad, he scored 39 goals in as many youth international appearances between October 2020 and September 2024. In total, he has bagged 41 goals and provided 10 assists for German youth teams.
- BUNDESLIGA
Monday, 11 May 2026
Tuesday, 23 December 2025
GREMAN CLUB SHARE STATEMENT AS FOOTBALLER KILLED IN SKI-SLOPE CHAIR-LIFT ACCIDENT
Reports have confirmed that the tourist killed in a ski-slope chair-lift accident in Montenegro has been identified as Sebastian Hertner. The German footballer tragically died at the Savin Kuk ski resort
As per the Daily Mail, the 34-year-old was on holiday in the Durmitor mountain range last Saturday with his wife when the double chairlift they were riding became detached from its cable and collided with the seat behind it. Hertner, who is said to have fallen from the list, died at the scene.
His 30-year-old wife, who was riding with him, suffered a broken leg and had to be rescued by emergency services and taken for medical treatment, having been left trapped in the chair. At least three other tourists were also left stranded in their chairs for several hours before rescue teams were able to safely bring them down.
Hertner was a former defender who played professionally in Germany for a number of year, playing for VfB Stuttgart as a youth player, before featuring second division teams such as 1860 Munich, Erzgebirge Aue and Darmstadt in the second division.
As a youngster, he earned caps for Germany at U18 (14 caps) and U19 (5 caps) level, playing alongside future senior internationals, including Felix Kroos (brother of Toni), and World Cup winner Christoph Kramer. In 2024, he joined ETSV Hamburg in the Oberliga, which is Germany's fifth tier, becoming club captain.
Montenegrin authorities ordered the immediate closure of the chairlift following the incident as prosecutors launched an investigation. A full technical inspection of the lift will be carried out, with an official cause yet to be confirmed.
ETSV Hamburg confirmed his death in a statement shared on Instagram, expressing just how saddened and shocked they were after losing their captain. In full, the post read:
"It is with great sadness that we have to announce today that our captain Sebastian Hertner had a fatal accident while on holiday. We are stunned and endlessly saddened.
"Our condolences go out to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace Sebastian."
Stuttgart also shared a statement, which read: "VfB is mourning the loss of its former youth player Sebastian Hertner, who has tragically lost his life at the age of 34 in an accident. For seven years, Sebastian Hertner wore the shirt with the red chest ring and played 65 matches for VfB II in the 3. Liga. Our sympathies go to his family and loved ones."
Reporting reveals that mayor of Zabljak, Rados Zugic, stated that the incident was being treated with the utmost seriousness, stressing that visitor safety was essential in a region that relies heavily on tourism. He said: "We insist on a comprehensive and transparent investigation to determine those responsible."
Even so, Serbian news outlet Blic, via Daily Mail, has reported that the ski lift had resumed operations just the following day.
- Hal Fish
Monday, 6 October 2025
Sunday, 17 August 2025
LUIS DIAZ MAKES TOUCHING TRIBUTE TO FORMER LIVERPOOL TEAMMATE DIOGO JOTA AS HE SCORES FOR BAYERN MÜNCHEN ON DEBUT
Luis Diaz paid tribute to Diogo Jota by emulating his celebration after scoring for Bayern Munich in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup.
The winger has made his first competitive appearance for Bayern following a £65.5million transfer from Liverpool earlier in the summer.
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| Diaz made a touching tribute to his former teammateCredit: Getty |
After Harry Kane put them ahead against VfB Stuttgart, Diaz scored in the second half with a header from Serge Gnabry's cross.
He then performed the video game celebration that Jota iconically did before he and his brother Andre Silva tragically died last month.
Diaz and Jota made 73 appearances together for Liverpool and won the Premier League title at Anfield last season.
They also collected winners' medals in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.
Darwin Nunez also did the celebration for Liverpool in a pre-season friendly against Preston North End.
Although Jamie Leweling netted late on for Stuttgart, the goals from Kane and Diaz were enough for Bayern to win 2-1.
Their victory has come on a weekend full of tributes for Jota and Silva after they passed in a car accident in Spain.
Paying tribute to Jota and Silva
Liverpool, for whom Jota scored 65 goals in 182 matches, unveiled fan mosaics for the brothers before their 4-2 win against Bournemouth.
'DJ 20' was raised in The Kop, whilst the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand held up 'AS 30'.
Supporters inside Anfield also performed an emotional rendition of 'You'll Never Walk Alone' before a period of silence
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| Diaz and Jota both had hugely successful spells at LiverpoolCredit: AFP |
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| Anfield commenced the weekend's tributes to Jota and SilvaCredit: Getty |
Liverpool fans then chanted 'Oh he wears the number 20' during the 20th minute of the match.
At full-time, Mohamed Salah appeared to be fighting back tears amid the poignant occasion.
Jota joined Liverpool in 2020 from Wolves, where he netted 44 times in 131 outings.
The club also prepared tributes for him and Silva at Molineux ahead of their Premier League fixture against Manchester City.
A large tifo of Jota was displayed before kick-off with a banner that read 'We'll remember you when you walk in fields of gold'.
Wolves then played his favourite song, Fields of Gold by Sting, on the speakers inside the ground.
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| Wolves also paid their respects with an impressive displayCredit: AFP |
Similar to Liverpool, fans applauded him during the 18th minute in reference to the shirt number he wore for the club.
Liverpool recently announced that the no. 20 shirt has been retired across all levels at the club in tribute to Jota.
- Robert Calcutt
Friday, 23 July 2021
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