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Noah Darvich Leaves Barcelona for Stuttgart in Permanent Transfer
Noah Darvich has left Barcelona to join VfB Stuttgart permanently. The German club announced a contract until 2029. Barcelona secured a sell-on clause and the right of first refusal, allowing them to match future offers for Darvich.
WHAT HAPPENED?
VfB Stuttgart confirmed the signing of 18-year-old Noah Darvich as the midfielder struggled to break into Barcelona‘s first team. Darvich, who joined Barcelona from SC Freiburg in 2023, mostly played for Barça Atlètic and made only two La Liga appearances. Stuttgart reportedly paid just under €1 million for the young German international. Barcelona ensured they would benefit from any future sale and reserved the right to match offers if another club seeks to buy Darvich in the future.
STUTTGART’S STRATEGY AND DARVICH’S OPPORTUNITY
Stuttgart continue focusing on developing young talent, hoping Darvich can play a key role in their midfield in the coming seasons. The club finished in the middle of the table in the 2024-25 Bundesliga, but have won the German Cup thus improving their season results. Their youthful squad impressed throughout the season, and adding Darvich fits their successful model of nurturing emerging players. For Darvich, the move marks a fresh start and a big opportunity to prove himself in Germany’s top league.
A previous report noted Bayern Munich secured a contract extension for their star player, emphasizing Stuttgart’s ambitions in the competitive league.
WHAT NEXT FOR DARVICH AND THE CLUBS?
Darvich will begin preseason training with Stuttgart ahead of their Bundesliga return. Stuttgart’s first league game of the new Bundesliga season is scheduled for August against Union Berlin, who finished mid-table last year. Meanwhile, Barcelona will watch his progress closely, retaining the right to bring him back if his development accelerates. Stuttgart hope their investment in Darvich will help them keep pace with Bundesliga giants as they aim to build on last season’s impressive results.
A previous report mentioned Barcelona’s strategy of focusing on their young talents while keeping an eye on Darvich.