VfB Stuttgart considered signing Fabio Silva before Dortmund deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 7:40 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
VfB Stuttgart sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth confirmed the club considered acquiring Borussia Dortmund forward Fabio Silva prior to his transfer. Silva has made a strong start to the season, scoring four goals and providing one assist in five appearances. He was recently given his first league start for Dortmund in a 3-0 victory over Paderborn, where he scored with an assist from Serhou Guirassy, a former Stuttgart player. Dortmund is set to face Stuttgart in their upcoming match on Saturday.
- •Stuttgart's sporting director revealed interest in Fabio Silva a year ago.
- •Silva scored in his first league start this season.
- •Dortmund won 3-0 against Paderborn in Silva's start.
- •Dortmund prepares to play Stuttgart on Saturday.
- 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Stuttgart considered Fabio Silva move before Dortmund switch
"VfB Stuttgart sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth has revealed that the club previously considered a move for Borussia Dortmund forward Fabio Silva.The 24-year-old was handed his first league start of...
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