Deniz Undav committed to VfB Stuttgart until 2029, aims for club legacy

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Deniz Undav committed to VfB Stuttgart until 2029, aims for club legacy
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Deniz Undav has extended his contract with VfB Stuttgart until 2029, expressing a desire to spend his entire career at the club. The 29-year-old Germany international stated his strong connection to Stuttgart, highlighting his aim to become a club legend. After lengthy negotiations, Undav will earn around €5.5 million annually, making him the club's highest-paid player. Despite having the opportunity for a higher salary elsewhere, he chose to remain due to his affection for the team and the community. Undav showcased his talent in the recent World Cup, scoring once and assisting twice in Germany's 7-1 opening victory over Curaçao.

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  • Undav's new contract runs until 2029.
  • He aims to end his playing career at Stuttgart.
  • He is Stuttgart's highest-paid player with a salary of €5.5 million.
  • Undav scored and assisted in Germany's World Cup opener.
  • He rejected offers for higher salaries from other clubs.
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  • 12:10 PMYahoo Sports"I want to become a legend" – Undav hopes to spend rest of career at Stuttgart
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Having recently extended his contract with VfB Stuttgart until 2029, Deniz Undav says he'd like to spend the rest of his career at the Bundesliga club.“A love has developed here," Undav said in an i...

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