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VfB Stuttgart considered signing Fabio Silva before Dortmund deal

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 10:10 AM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

VfB Stuttgart considered signing Fabio Silva before Dortmund deal
Summary

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.

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By the Numbers
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 10:10 AMYahoo Sports — Stuttgart tried to sign Fabio Silva before his move to Borussia Dortmund
  • 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Stuttgart considered Fabio Silva move before Dortmund switch
What they're saying
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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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VfB Stuttgart sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth has revealed that the Swabians wanted to sign Portuguese forward Fabio Silva before his move to Borussia Dortmund. “We looked into him a year ago,��...

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