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VfB Stuttgart has reached an agreement with Feyenoord Rotterdam to sign Slovak winger Leo Sauer for a transfer fee of 12.5 million euros, according to BILD Sport. The 20-year-old, who impressed with his dribbling and physical strength, is already en route to Stuttgart for a medical and will sign a contract until 2031. Sauer, who scored three goals and provided two assists in 20 Eredivisie games last season, also scored once in six Europa League matches. He notably performed well for Slovakia in a 2-0 win against Germany. VfB beat out TSG Hoffenheim and Benfica Lisbon for his signature. Sauer is the club's second external signing this summer after Grischa Prömel. Meanwhile, VfB continues to push for VfL striker Dženan Pejčinović, having increased their offer to 22 million euros, though Wolfsburg demands at least 25 million.
Source report
Stuttgart — On Sunday, BILD exclusively reported VfB Stuttgart's interest in Leo Sauer (20). An agreement has now been reached with the wing ace from Feyenoord Rotterdam. The Slovakian is already on his way to Stuttgart.
The transfer fee for Sauer is reportedly €12.5 million, as first reported by Voetball International. At VfB, the dribbler will sign a contract until 2031. He is expected in Stuttgart for a medical in the coming days. In the race for Sauer, VfB beat out TSG Hoffenheim and Benfica Lisbon, among others.
Performance Record
In the past season, Sauer scored three goals and provided two assists in 20 Eredivisie appearances. He also scored once in six Europa League matches.
Player Profile
- Height: 1.84 meters
- Position: Left winger
- Strengths: Physically strong, exceptional dribbling ability
Sauer's profile convinced VfB's management. In Germany, he attracted attention with his performance in Slovakia's 2-0 victory against the German national team in Bratislava at the end of September. The powerful winger is now set to join the Bundesliga.
Pejčinović Also Targeted
Sauer is VfB's second external signing this summer, following Grischa Prömel (31), who arrived on a free transfer from TSG Hoffenheim. He is unlikely to be the last.
VfB continues to push hard in the race for VfL Wolfsburg striker Dženan Pejčinović (21), though negotiations remain difficult. While VfB is now prepared to increase its overall offer to €22 million, Wolfsburg is reportedly demanding at least €25 million (BILD reported). Whether Pejčinović will also join Sauer in Stuttgart remains to be seen.
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BILD - SportWestern
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VfB Stuttgart Agrees 12.5 Million Euro Transfer for Leo Sauer