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What is the latest news on Stuttgart FC's goalkeeper situation?

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Stuttgart's goalkeeper situation is settled with Alexander Nübel departing to Bayern Munich, Dennis Seimen promoted as the new number one, and 18-year-old Florian Hellstern signing a long-term contract extension.

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Alexander NübelLeaving Stuttgart after three-year loan from Bayern Munich; expected to depart permanently this summer
Dennis SeimenPromoted to number one after impressive 2. Bundesliga loan spell at SC Paderborn; regarded as one of Germany's brightest goalkeeper prospects
Florian Hellstern18-year-old signed long-term contract extension through at least 2030; currently plays for reserves in 3. Liga with 25 appearances this season
Hellstern's BackgroundNative of Bad Cannstatt; progressed through VfB youth academy over nine years; earned 23 caps for Germany youth national teams
Nübel's Salary€11 million per year split between Bayern and Stuttgart; expected sale fee of €20-25 million

Nübel's Departure and Replacement

Alexander Nübel, who has served as Stuttgart's reliable goalkeeper for three years on loan from Bayern Munich, is set to leave the club. His contract with Bayern runs until 2029, and at €11 million per year (split between clubs), Stuttgart cannot afford to keep him. Sporting director Max Eberl is focused on reducing wages, making a permanent exit likely this summer with an expected fee of €20-25 million. Nübel has stated he no longer wants to relinquish his status as club number one, and Bayern intends to extend Manuel Neuer's contract and mentor Jonas Urbig for eventual succession.

Dennis Seimen as New Number One

Dennis Seimen will be promoted from within Stuttgart's ranks to become the new starting goalkeeper. The young shot-stopper impressed during a recent loan spell at SC Paderborn 07 in the 2. Bundesliga, securing strong performances that have earned him the promotion. Seimen is widely regarded as one of Germany's brightest prospects between the posts and represents Stuttgart's preference to develop talent internally rather than sign an external replacement.

Florian Hellstern's Contract Extension

Stuttgart secured the long-term future of 18-year-old Florian Hellstern by signing a contract extension through at least 2030. Hellstern, a native of Bad Cannstatt, progressed through every VfB youth team from U-11 to U-21 over nine years. This season he has made 25 appearances for the reserves in the 3. Liga and was included in Sebastian Hoeneß' first team squad for ten UEFA Europa League matches. He has also earned 23 caps for Germany's youth national teams and is considered to have potential to develop into a top-level goalkeeper.

Hellstern's Next Steps

Following Seimen's promotion to number one, Stuttgart is exploring a loan move for Hellstern to either the 2. Bundesliga or abroad, with preliminary talks already underway. This strategic development plan is designed to accelerate his progression at the professional level. Sporting Director Fabian Wohlgemuth expressed confidence in Hellstern's potential, stating the club looks forward to his development journey.

Sources

  1. With Alexander Nübel’s departure back to Bayern Munich and a crucial contract extension secured, VfB Stuttgart’s goalkeeper situation appears settled (goal.com)
  2. Official: Stuttgart tie down talented shot-stopper Hellstern on long term deal (ca.sports.yahoo.com)
  3. Official: Stuttgart tie down talented shot-stopper Hellstern on long term deal (bulinews.com)