

Key Takeaways:
- Stuttgart completed a €7m transfer for Ecuadorian striker Jeremy Arévalo, with the deal awaiting contract clause activation
- Arévalo successfully passed his medical with no health concerns reported
- Ermedin Demirovic has resumed training following his October foot injury, while Deniz Undav contributed a goal and an assist in his last three matches
Transfer Secured Pending Contractual Clause
Stuttgart have concluded the acquisition of Racing Santander’s promising Ecuadorian forward Jeremy Arévalo in a €7m agreement, according to Kicker. Although the paperwork securing his move to the Bundesliga has been finalised, Arévalo’s official unveiling is on hold until a contractual release clause is enacted on 1 January 2026.
🚨💥 Jeremy #Arevalo to VfB Stuttgart – DONE DEAL ✔️
Medical completed. Contract until 2030. Release clause of €7m activated.
Exclusive news from November 6th, set to be confirmed. Official announcement soon.@_dennisbayer | @SkySportDE 🇪🇨 pic.twitter.com/A8F69Y7zCM
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) December 22, 2025
Medical Completed Without Complications
Several football outlets confirmed that Jeremy Arévalo underwent and successfully passed his medical examination with Stuttgart. Any fears among supporters regarding hidden health problems have been alleviated, especially after past incidents such as South Korean striker Oh-Hyeon-Gyu’s failed transfer in the autumn.
Striker Options: Injury Progress and Form Updates
Regarding Stuttgart’s current attacking options, Ermedin Demirovic continues to recover well after sustaining a significant foot injury in October. The Bosnian international was cleared to rejoin full team training two weeks ago, but was not yet able to participate in Stuttgart’s last Bundesliga fixture ahead of the winter break.
Meanwhile, Deniz Undav’s impressive run of form slowed as the break approached. However, the 29-year-old nevertheless managed to net one more goal and supply an additional assist across his final three competitive appearances before the hiatus.
| Player | Status | Recent Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Arévalo | Transfer completed, pending official announcement (1 January 2026) | Passed medical |
| Ermedin Demirovic | Returning from foot injury | Back in team training |
| Deniz Undav | Available | 1 goal and 1 assist in last 3 matches |




