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Stuttgart targets Retsos as potential replacement for Jeltsch

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 10:24 AM

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Stuttgart targets Retsos as potential replacement for Jeltsch

Summary

VfB Stuttgart is preparing for the possible departure of Finn Jeltsch and is looking at Panagiotis Retsos as a potential replacement. Retsos, currently contracted until 2028, has played in the Bundesliga previously with Bayer Leverkusen. His name surfaced as Stuttgart engages in discussions about Jeltsch, whose agent is reportedly in contact with FC Barcelona and Inter Milan, with a transfer fee of €50 to €60 million mentioned. Stuttgart's pursuit of Retsos comes amid interest for Jeltsch from several top clubs, including Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Arsenal.

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Key Details

•Stuttgart considers Panagiotis Retsos as a replacement for Finn Jeltsch.
•Jeltsch's departure could involve a transfer fee between €50 to €60 million.
•Retsos previously played in the Bundesliga for Bayer Leverkusen.
•Jeltsch's agent is in talks with FC Barcelona and Inter Milan.
•Interest in Jeltsch also reported from Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Arsenal.

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10:24 AMYahoo Sports — Stuttgart identify former Leverkusen defender as future Jeltsch replacement

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With VfB Stuttgart inevitably preparing for the potential departure of Finn Jeltsch, the club is considering potential replacements.One of them is reportedly named as Panagiotis Retsos, who Greek webs...
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