Transfer: Stuttgart begin negotiations for Super Eagles defender who eyes 2024-25 UCL campaign

VFB Stuttgart finished second in the 2023-24 German Bundesliga season which qualifies them for the upcoming UCL campaign

German Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart is keen on signing Super Eagles defender Jordan Torunarigha from KAA Genk ahead of the upcoming season, Soccernet.ng reports.

The Nigerian star is in the midst of a potential transfer away from the Ghelamco Arena, with his three-year contract with the Blues set to expire in 2025.

Earlier reports from Soccernet.ng revealed that the 26-year-old defender has attracted interest from Crystal Palace, Leeds United, and FC Turin, all keen on bolstering their squads with his signature.

However, Germany-based journalist Florian Plettenberg reports that Stuttgart has initiated talks with the Nigerian defender about signing him.

Torunarigha is also interested in returning to Germany and signing with the Swabians, with personal terms not expected to be an issue between the two parties.

The MHP Arena outfit finished in second place with 73 points, 17 points behind Bayer Leverkusen, who were crowned champions of the 2023-24 season, and just one point ahead of Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, who finished with 72 points.

As a result, Stuttgart will participate in the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League campaign, aligning with Torunarigha’s ambition to play Champions League football.

Torunarigha has been valued at €3-5 million, and if Stuttgart pushes further for his signature, the Nigerian international could be on his way back to Germany this summer.

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This post was last modified on July 6, 2024 10:47 am

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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