Overview
- Sportschau reports that Undav and VfB agreed to a contract extension before he left for the 2026 World Cup to create planning security for both player and club.
- Separate reports citing Sky and ran/Joyn say the deal runs to at least 2029 and includes a reported €3 million signing fee and wages up to €6 million per season, though those financial terms have not been independently confirmed across outlets.
- Undav has been central to Stuttgart’s rise, scoring 19 Bundesliga goals in 2025/26 (second only to Harry Kane) and 25 goals in all competitions while helping the club win the 2025 DFB-Pokal and qualify for the Champions League.
- The forward first joined Stuttgart on loan from Brighton in 2023, a move that became permanent after the club exercised a purchase option while Brighton retained a buy-back clause and lengthy negotiations followed.
- The extension secures Stuttgart’s leading scorer and captain-like presence ahead of a Champions League season, calms immediate transfer speculation and gives fans continuity with a player who has become a team leader and popular figure.