Future of Ermedin Demirović at Stuttgart is Uncertain Due to Playing Time Concerns

Ermedin Demirović might leave VfB Stuttgart this summer. He is the Bundesliga’s top scorer with 15 goals but is unhappy with his limited playing time. This is making his future at the club uncertain despite his good performance in his first season.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Demirović joined Stuttgart from FC Augsburg for the 2024/25 season. He signed a contract until 2028 for a transfer fee of up to 26 million euros. He quickly made a mark at Stuttgart, becoming the club’s top scorer and playing a key role in their success, including a Cup victory. But over the season, he lost his starting position and has been used mostly as a substitute. This has made him unhappy and has led to rumors about his departure from Stuttgart in the next transfer window, just a year after joining the team.

STUTTGART’S SEASON AND DEMIROVIĆ’S IMPACT

Stuttgart finished the Bundesliga season as runners-up and qualified for the Champions League. Demirović played a crucial role, scoring 15 goals and providing 10 assists in the league, for a total of 25 goal involvements. He scored a goal every 123 minutes on average, showing his ability to perform well in front of the goal. But despite his impressive numbers, Demirović’s playing time has decreased, especially in the latter part of the season, leading to his frustration.

WHAT COMES NEXT?

Stuttgart is set to play in next season’s Champions League and so the team has important decisions to make this summer as they prepare for their domestic and European commitments. Demirović’s future is still unclear: although he publicly said he wants to fight for his spot, his frustration over playing time might lead him to look for another club. Stuttgart will play their first Champions League group stage match in September. The new Bundesliga season will kick off against teams eager to compete with them, so the club wants to resolve Demirović’s situation quickly as they know his goals can be crucial for their success both domestically and internationally.