Off the PitchBundesligaUnverified source· 4 Aug 2026
Demirović: Leaving Stuttgart Was Never an Option
After a standout season and World Cup run, Demirović silences transfer talk with a clear message.


E. Demirović
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Player
Ermedin Demirović
Club
VfB Stuttgart
Age
28
Goals
15 in all competitions in 2025/26
World Cup
Reached last 32 with Bosnia and Herzegovina
What happened. Demirović told reporters at Stuttgart's pre-season camp that he never considered leaving the club this summer, despite reported interest from European clubs.
- He scored nine goals in 19 Bundesliga games from January onwards.
- He formed a strong partnership with Deniz Undav in the second half of the season.
- He missed nearly two months with a foot injury last season.
“Leaving was never an option for me. I heard about the rumours while I was away, but I always said I wanted to stay at VfB.”
— Ermedin Demirović
Stuttgart finished fourth and qualified for the Champions League, with Demirović set to continue under coach Sebastian Hoeneß.
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