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VfB Stuttgart previews 2026/27 season with focus on Champions League and key transfers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 9:42 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

VfB Stuttgart previews 2026/27 season with focus on Champions League and key transfers

Summary

VfB Stuttgart begins its 2026/27 season following a fourth-place Bundesliga finish and a DFB-Pokal title. The team faces Bayern Munich in a tough season opener. Stuttgart had a productive pre-season, featuring strong performances, including a 4-0 victory over Hansa Rostock in the DFB-Pokal. New signings like Dženan Pejčinović, who scored three goals in his debut, add depth to the squad. However, Nikolas Nartey is sidelined with an injury expected to keep him out during the early Bundesliga matches.

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By the Numbers

•Stuttgart finished fourth in Bundesliga last season, securing Champions League spot.
•Pejčinović scored a hat-trick in the DFB-Pokal victory over Hansa Rostock.
•Nikolas Nartey expected to miss the start of the Bundesliga season due to injury.
•Stuttgart opens the Bundesliga against Bayern Munich on Friday.

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What they're saying

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VfB Stuttgart have firmly established themselves among Germany's leading clubs under Sebastian Hoeneß, and the challenge is now to stay there. After winning the DFB-Pokal in 2025, VfB took another s...
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