VfB Stuttgart Extends Fabian Wohlgemuth’s Contract Until 2029 After Transformative Success

August 18, 2026 6:39pm

VfB Stuttgart extends Fabian Wohlgemuth’s contract to 2029 following his leadership in the club's rise to Champions League level and 2025 DFB-Pokal victory.

Key details

• Fabian Wohlgemuth's contract extended until 2029.
• Joined VfB Stuttgart in December 2022, promoted to Sportvorstand in 2024.
• Transformed the club from relegation candidate to Champions League contender.
• Led the club to a DFB-Pokal win in 2025 and key personnel hires and transfers.

On August 18, 2026, VfB Stuttgart officially extended the contract of their Sportvorstand, Fabian Wohlgemuth, through 2029, cementing his key role in the club’s recent resurgence. Wohlgemuth initially joined VfB Stuttgart in December 2022 as Sportdirektor from SC Paderborn and was promoted to Sportvorstand in the summer of 2024.

Under his leadership, the club has undergone a remarkable transformation. Once facing relegation threats, VfB Stuttgart is now a Champions League contender and celebrated a major achievement by winning the DFB-Pokal in 2025. President Dietmar Allgaier praised Wohlgemuth for providing clear strategic direction and instilling a cohesive club philosophy that fueled both sporting and economic growth.

Wohlgemuth played an instrumental role in critical decisions, including hiring the successful coach Sebastian Hoeneß and orchestrating key player transfers such as the acquisition of national team player Deniz Undav. Expressing mutual satisfaction with the collaboration, Wohlgemuth committed to pursuing the club’s ambitious goals moving forward.

This article was translated and synthesized from German sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.