VfB Stuttgart Signs U17 World Champion Finn Jeltsch and Swiss Defender Luca Jaquez

The Bundesliga club strengthens its defense with young talents while transferring Anthony Rouault to Stade Rennes for €15 million.

Finn Jeltsch, an 18-year-old U17 World Champion, joins VfB Stuttgart from 1. FC Nürnberg on a contract until 2030 for a reported fee of €10 million.
Jeltsch, a standout defender, was a key player in Germany's U17 European and World Cup victories in 2023 and has made 18 appearances in the 2. Bundesliga this season.
Swiss defender Luca Jaquez, 21, also joins Stuttgart from FC Luzern, signing a contract until 2029 after becoming a regular starter in the Swiss Super League with 59 appearances.
Anthony Rouault, a French defender, departs Stuttgart for Stade Rennes, with the club reportedly earning €15 million from the transfer.
These moves highlight Stuttgart's focus on building a strong defensive lineup with young, high-potential players for the future.