D. Undav Transfer from Brighton & Hove Albion to VfB Stuttgart
Stuttgart has acquired Deniz Undav from Brighton.
Deniz Undav learned about his transfer to VfB Stuttgart through a FaceTime call with his agents, who were wearing Stuttgart jerseys. After months of negotiations, the transfer was finally agreed upon.
VfB Stuttgart has completed the signing of Deniz Undav.
Deniz Undav leaves Brighton and signs permanently with VfB Stuttgart, where he played last season. The German striker has committed until 2027. Having had a remarkable year (18 goals and 9 assists in 30 Bundesliga matches), Undav formed a formidable duo with Serhou Guirassy.
Deniz Undav has signed a three-year contract with VfB Stuttgart. He will also compete in the Champions League with Stuttgart.
The deal took weeks to finalize. VfB Stuttgart has permanently signed Deniz Undav from Brighton & Hove Albion on Friday. Initially, it seemed straightforward due to a purchase option, but Brighton exercised a buy-back clause, leading to tough negotiations.
Deniz Undav had an impressive season on loan at Stuttgart, scoring 18 goals and providing 9 assists in 30 Bundesliga matches. Stuttgart has now officially signed him on a permanent deal until June 30, 2027.
Deniz Undav is the most expensive new addition in VfB Stuttgart's history. However, the deal was negotiated down by 20 million euros.
VfB Stuttgart has been targeting Deniz Undav for several months. Undav, who is contracted with Brighton until 2026, is keen on moving to VfB Stuttgart. Stuttgart holds a purchase option valued at 20 million Euros, but Brighton can counter with a buy-back clause slightly exceeding 20 million Euros. Stuttgart's initial offer of 23 million Euros plus bonuses was turned down by Brighton. They subsequently raised the offer to 24-25 million Euros plus bonuses. The final bid stands at 25 million Euros, potentially escalating to 30 million Euros with bonuses. In a YouTube video, Undav voiced his dissatisfaction with Brighton, stating he never felt properly appreciated by the club and prefers a move to Stuttgart.
VfB Stuttgart and Brighton have reached an agreement for the transfer of Deniz Undav for around 30 million euros including bonuses. Some details remain to be finalized, but Undav is expected to sign with Stuttgart until June 2027.
Stuttgart have agreed a deal with Brighton to sign Deniz Undav. The agreement is in place for €30m package plus add-ons. Undav wanted the move to Stuttgart and it’s now agreed after long negotiations.
Stuttgart have agreed a deal with Brighton to sign Deniz Undav. Agreement in place for €30m package plus add-ons. Undav wanted Stuttgart move and it’s now agreed after long negotiations.
After months of negotiations, VfB Stuttgart and Brighton & Hove Albion have reached an agreement for the transfer of Deniz Undav. The transfer fee agreed upon is 27 million euros, which can increase to 30 million euros with bonuses. The final details are being clarified, and the deal is expected to be completed this week.
The transfer of Deniz Undav from Brighton to Stuttgart is nearing completion. Stuttgart is taking a risk by investing in him. The transfer fee is 27 million EUR, with additional bonuses pushing the cost to likely over 30 million EUR. Undav is expected to sign a contract until at least the end of June 2027.
The final decision on whether Deniz Undav can permanently transfer to VfB Stuttgart is expected in the coming days. In recent weeks, VfB and the Premier League club have been in tough negotiations, but Brighton has been resistant so far.
VfB Stuttgart has been negotiating for months with Brighton & Hove Albion for Deniz Undav. The negotiations are difficult, and the outcome remains uncertain. Stuttgart is willing to offer up to 30 million euros for Undav.
Deniz Undav wants to move to VfB Stuttgart. Stuttgart also wants to sign him permanently after his loan, but Brighton & Hove Albion have not accepted the offered transfer fees yet. The current offer is over 25 million euros plus bonuses, potentially exceeding 30 million euros. Talks are ongoing, but no agreement or failure has been reached yet.
The potential signing of Deniz Undav by VfB Stuttgart is likely to fail.
The permanent transfer of Deniz Undav to VfB Stuttgart is in jeopardy. If Brighton & Hove Albion rejects Stuttgart's offer of over 25 million euros plus bonuses that could exceed 30 million euros in the coming days, Stuttgart will close the deal and Undav must return.
Stuttgart has shown continued interest in Deniz Undav. Brighton have rejected offers of €27 million and €30 million for the forward, who was on loan at Stuttgart last season.
VfB Stuttgart is interested in signing Deniz Undav permanently. However, Brighton & Hove Albion has blocked all efforts to make the loan deal permanent as Undav might be used as leverage if Joao Pedro leaves the club.
Alexander Wehrle is optimistic that Deniz Undav (27) will continue to play for VfB Stuttgart and can be permanently signed from Brighton. Undav, who definitely wants to stay, not only has a top record but is also important for the locker room. Wehrle mentioned they are willing to realize a transfer with a very large financial volume for their standards.
VfB Stuttgart is currently prioritizing the search for a new striker. Deniz Undav (27) from Brighton & Hove Albion is to be permanently signed.
Deniz Undav's loan with Brighton expired on June 30. Intense discussions are ongoing to secure his transfer to Stuttgart.
Deniz Undav, who was on loan at Stuttgart from Brighton, aspires to stay in Germany with Stuttgart. Stuttgart has arranged a financial package of 20 million euros to retain him. Brighton, however, has a buy-back clause set at around 20 million euros and may activate it to negotiate with Stuttgart. The player wants to stay in Germany.
VfB Stuttgart has decided to exercise the purchase option for loaned player Deniz Undav. The fee for the Brighton & Hove Albion national player is reported to be around 20 million EUR. VfB Stuttgart and Undav have already reached a verbal agreement on a contract extension for three to four years.
Negotiations between VfB Stuttgart and Brighton & Hove Albion for Deniz Undav have been ongoing for weeks. VfB Stuttgart exercised the purchase option for Undav worth 20 million euros, which was about to expire. However, Brighton countered by using their higher buyback option. VfB Stuttgart is preparing a new, higher offer to convince Brighton to sell. Undav has expressed his desire to stay at Stuttgart multiple times. VfB Stuttgart and Undav have verbally agreed on a three-to-four-year contract. No agreement is expected while Undav is playing in the home European Championship for Germany.
VfB Stuttgart intends to permanently sign Deniz Undav from Brighton despite the challenging buy option of 20 million euros. If the option expires, the fee could be negotiated freely, potentially increasing the cost. Including salary, the total package for three years could cost at least 40 million euros.
Stuttgart are eager to take up their £20million buy option on Deniz Undav.
Stuttgart are keen to take up their £20million buy option on Undav after he scored 19 goals in 33 games last season.
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