KVC Westerlo Agree Deal to Sign Eliot Bujupi as New Striker

KVC Westerlo has agreed to sign young forward Eliot Bujupi from Stuttgart. The 19-year-old will boost their attack for the new Belgian Pro League season.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Westerlo has completed the signing of Eliot Bujupi for the coming season. Bujupi, who played for Stuttgart II in Germany’s 3. Liga, scored two goals in four matches in 2024. He changed his international loyalty to Kosovo in 2023 and has played for their senior team. Bujupi was under contract at Stuttgart until June 2025, making this transfer significant for both him and his new club.

THE TEAM’S SITUATION

KVC Westerlo has struggled this season, sitting 13th in the Belgian Pro League. They are 4 points ahead of the last-placed team and 5 points behind 12th-placed Eupen. Westerlo has scored only 18 goals in 27 matches, one of the league’s lowest. The addition of Bujupi aims to boost their scoring and prevent relegation. Last season, Westerlo finished eleventh in the Belgian Pro League, underscoring the need for improvement this year.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR WESTERLO AND BUJUPI?

Westerlo’s next match is against 10th-placed Charleroi, who is seven points ahead of them. This game is crucial as the team tries to close the gap and rise in the standings. Bujupi is expected to join his new teammates soon and could debut this month. His arrival brings excitement as fans hope his record at Stuttgart II and recent international experience will help Westerlo immediately. The club will closely watch his adaptation, especially with important matches coming up that may decide their survival battle.