Stuttgart and Striker Deniz Undav in Advanced Negotiations for Long-Term Extension

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, | Updated: May 26, 2026

Key Takeaways:

Deniz Undav netted 25 goals in 46 matches for VfB Stuttgart during the 2025/26 campaign
Stuttgart have proposed a contract extension until 2029 with an additional year option, while Undav’s side are seeking a deal through 2030 with a €6m salary
Undav is among three Stuttgart players selected for Julian Nagelsmann’s 26-man Germany squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Contract Negotiations Continue Following Prolific Season

After an outstanding 2025/26 season where Deniz Undav registered 25 goals in 46 outings across all competitions and played a pivotal role in securing VfB Stuttgart’s place in next season’s UEFA Champions League, both the club and the forward are focused on shaping his future at the Mercedes-Benz Arena.

According to Kicker, Stuttgart are actively working to renew Undav’s contract beyond its current 2027 expiration. The club have tabled a proposal that would extend the agreement until 2029, including an option to prolong it for a further year. However, this proposal does not completely meet the expectations of Undav’s representatives, who are reportedly seeking a contract until 2030, with an annual salary of €6m plus a signing bonus in excess of €3m. The club’s offer currently stands at €5.5m per year.

🚨🆕 VfB Stuttgart are planning new talks with Deniz Undav this week. There will be new adjustments to the offer.
A contract until 2029 is on the table. The overall package would cost more than €20m (salary, bonuses, commissions, signing fees). A decision is expected soon.… pic.twitter.com/VJXxomj2Cz
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) May 25, 2026

Both Sides Eager for Ongoing Partnership

Stuttgart are keen to finalise terms before the start of the 2026/27 campaign to avoid the risk of entering the season with Undav in the final year of his current deal. Despite minor differences, Kicker reports that both the player and the club are aiming to continue their partnership beyond 2027.

Undav’s Achievements and International Recognition

The 29-year-old’s remarkable form has not gone unnoticed. Undav is one of three Stuttgart players called up to Julian Nagelsmann’s 26-man Germany squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, having helped his club achieve a third-place Bundesliga finish and featured in consecutive DFB Pokal finals.