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Zagadou set to sign contract with Stuttgart amid injury struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 4:50 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Zagadou set to sign contract with Stuttgart amid injury struggles

Summary

Dan-Axel Zagadou is expected to finalize a performance-based contract with VfB Stuttgart, according to reports from BILD. Negotiations are ongoing regarding additional options and bonuses, with a completion anticipated by the end of the week. Zagadou, who joined Stuttgart from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, faced challenges last season, featuring just five times due to muscle injuries. Despite these setbacks, head coach Sebastian Hoeneß views him as a vital part of the squad moving forward.

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Status Watch

•Zagadou expected to sign until 2027.
•Negotiations on bonuses and contract options are ongoing.
•He joined Stuttgart from Borussia Dortmund in 2022.
•Zagadou played only five matches last season due to injuries.
•Head coach Sebastian Hoeneß values him as a key player.

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Reports emerging from BILD are suggesting that an agreement has been reached between Dan-Axel Zagadou and VfB Stuttgart.It's seemingly inevitable that the central defender will sign a highly performan...
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