Overview
- FC Augsburg confirmed it has renewed Yannik Keitel’s season-long loan from VfB Stuttgart and that the deal includes a purchase option reported at €700,000.
- Sporting director Benjamin Weber said the club values Keitel’s character and versatility and expects him to help the team after a complete preseason with the squad.
- Keitel made six appearances for Augsburg during his winter loan and struggled with recurring muscular problems and a knee injury that limited his playing time.
- Since leaving SC Freiburg for VfB Stuttgart in summer 2024, Keitel has only featured 18 times for Stuttgart’s first team and his market value has fallen significantly.
- The signing follows Augsburg’s recent pattern of converting successful loans into permanent deals and gives Keitel a clear chance to rebuild his career while the club evaluates his long-term fit.