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VfB Stuttgart Extends 17-Year-Old Gabriel Zarrella’s Deal Beyond This Season

The club calls it a vote of confidence in his progression beyond the U19s.

Overview

  • VfB Stuttgart confirmed the U19 centre-back has signed an extension that keeps him at the club past the current campaign.
  • Academy director Stephan Hildebrandt praised Zarrella’s steady development and highlighted his physical strength, technique and game understanding.
  • Multiple outlets report a two-year term, with prior interest from Borussia Mönchengladbach and Greuther Fürth also reported.
  • Zarrella recently returned from a knee injury, making his comeback in November and recording further appearances with the U19s.
  • His parents, Giovanni and Jana Ina Zarrella, publicly celebrated the milestone on Instagram, as the 1.90‑meter defender continues his rise after joining from Viktoria Köln in summer 2024.