With Alexander Nübel’s departure back to Bayern Munich and a crucial contract extension secured, VfB Stuttgart’s goalkeeper situation appears settled

“Playing in the third division at my age is something special; not everyone gets that chance. I know I still have areas to improve and plenty more to give—in every aspect of my goalkeeping,” Hellstern mentioned as he signed a contract, reported by *Bild*that retains him at VfB till not less than 2030.

What about Nübel? The three-time worldwide, who is about to journey with Germany to the World Cup, appears to haven’t any future in Munich both. He has repeatedly said that he not needs to quit his standing as membership primary.

At Bayern, although, indicators level to one other extension for captain Manuel Neuer, who is predicted to mentor Jonas Urbig earlier than the 22-year-old ultimately takes over.

Keeping him in Stuttgart could be costly: his €11 million-per-year wage—cut up between the golf equipment throughout his mortgage—is a important burden, and his contract in Munich runs till 2029.

With sporting director Max Eberl nonetheless eager to cut back wages, a everlasting exit this summer season appears doubtless, with discuss of a €20–25 million price for the 29-year-old.