VfB Stuttgart is preparing itself against attempts by its competitors to poach him. In the event that Maximilian Mittelstädt does leave the traditional club, a replacement has already been chosen. Frans Krätzig, a talented left-back, is set to join from FC Bayern.
From Vienna to Stuttgart? Frans Krätzig. IMAGO/GEPA pictures
Stuttgart’s professionals are on everyone’s lips. And not just since yesterday. However, it is not only Serhou Guirassy, Chris Führich, Waldemar Anton and Enzo Millot, who have exit clauses, who are at risk of leaving. Silas, who has received loose inquiries and contact from the English Premier League, is also not certain to stay. And it will be particularly interesting to see whether the two key players Angelo Stiller, who is being considered by FC Barcelona for former Bayern and national coach Hansi Flick, and Maximilian Mittelstädt will continue to represent Stuttgart.
Fabian Wohlgemuth, who is currently the sports director and will soon be the sports director, has been working on various scenarios for a long time and already has replacements in mind for all positions. The Swabians have now chosen Frans Krätzig for Mittelstädt. As Sky and Bild As reported, VfB is about to sign the 21-year-old. The U-20 national player has reached an agreement with the runner-up, who want to loan him out with an option to buy. There are still a few small details to be clarified between the two clubs, such as the issue of a buy-back option desired by the Munich side. Then the left-back will move from the Isar to the Neckar.
In Vienna, Krätzig quickly secured a regular place
The record champion’s homegrown player made his debut in the professional team last season under coach Thomas Tuchel. In the 7-0 win against VfL Bochum on September 23, the young professional was substituted on in the middle of the second half. Another four Bundesliga appearances as well as two DFB Cup matches and a brief appearance on November 29 in the Champions League against FC Copenhagen (0-0) were to follow.
Nevertheless, Kränzig moved to Austria at the beginning of February, where he was able to gain match practice in 14 matches (one goal) on loan at Austria Vienna. The Nuremberg native, who trained at FCN for five years, quickly earned himself a regular place in the traditional club from the Austrian capital. The talented defender now wants to take the next step in his development to mature at VfB.
2024-06-21 12:26:12
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