VfB Stuttgart before departure: National player Vagnoman in the focus of the Premier League!

VfB Stuttgart before departure: National player Vagnoman in the focus of the Premier League!

In an exciting turn of events for VfB Stuttgart, Josha Vagnoman, a talented defender and recent DFB Cup winner, could be on the verge of a club change. This becomes even more important because VfB Stuttgart not only won the DFB Cup last season, but also qualified for the UEFA Europa League. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß has successfully led the team from a relegation candidate to an internationally competitive team, which has sparked interest in players like Vagnoman.

The 24-year-old Vagnoman moved from Hamburger SV to Stuttgart in the summer of 2022 and was quickly called up to the German national team, where he played his only senior international match on March 28, 2023. Despite his talents, he struggled with fluctuations in performance last season. A particular turning point was his own goal in the DFB Cup final, but he was still able to lead VfB to new heights this season. Vagnoman's contract runs until June 30, 2026, but there are possible thoughts of a change since a contract extension failed in the winter.

Interest from the Premier League

According to recent reports, Premier League club Nottingham Forest are interested in Vagnoman. These rumors are backed up by information from 'kicker' which confirms that Nottingham Forest, despite narrowly missing out on Champions League qualification, are ready to play in the Conference League next season. However, in order to sign Vagnoman, Nottingham Forest would have to raise a transfer fee.

A move could not only represent a new sporting challenge for Vagnoman, but also the chance to continue his career on a bigger stage. However, before joining the Reds, VfB Stuttgart, who may already see a potential replacement in Lorenz Assignon from Stade Rennes, must decide the transfer fee. The estimate for a move from Assignon is around 15 million euros.

Vagnoman's career at a glance

Born on December 11, 2000 in Hamburg, Vagnoman began his career in the youth academy of Hamburger SV. He made his Bundesliga debut on March 10, 2018, making him the youngest player in the Bundesliga for HSV. Since moving to Stuttgart, Vagnoman has experienced injury difficulties but also gained important playing experience. His development in the U17 to U20 national team shows that he is a valuable talent in German football and therefore has great potential for VfB's future squad formation.

It will be exciting to see whether Vagnoman takes the step into the Premier League or stays at VfB. The next few weeks could be crucial for the young player's career and VfB Stuttgart's plans for the 2025/26 season.

For more details on this story and current developments, read the articles from Southwest24 and Football Transfers, as well as the biographical overview of Josha Vagnoman on Wikipedia.