Overview
- Jamie Leweling scored twice in a 4–1 win at Bayer Leverkusen, with a third effort disallowed for offside.
- Coach Sebastian Hoeneß praised the 24-year-old’s heightened professionalism and consistency, calling him a central attacking figure.
- Media report a roughly €40 million bid from AFC Bournemouth that Stuttgart rejected, and Leweling said he wants to remain at the club.
- Leweling has 25 competitive appearances this season with six goals and seven assists, and he is under contract until 2029.
- His surge strengthens his World Cup case as Stuttgart turn to Tuesday’s home match against Eintracht Frankfurt, which Hoeneß described as a demanding test.