Stuttgart Land Young Ecuadorian Striker in Statement Winter Move
VfB Stuttgart just made a power play in the January transfer window, and they’re not messing around. The Bundesliga side officially locked in 20-year-old Ecuadorian forward Jeremy Arévalo from Spanish club Racing Santander, and this kid’s been absolutely lighting it up in Spain’s second division.
Arévalo inked a long-term deal that runs through 2031—yes, you read that right, 2031. That’s the kind of commitment that screams “we see something special here.” The young striker will don the number 25 jersey and is set to hit the training pitch with his new teammates on Saturday, January 3.
The Numbers Don’t Lie
Here’s why Stuttgart’s front office is pumped: Arévalo has bagged 8 goals in just 18 appearances for Racing Santander this season in the Segunda División. That’s a goal every other game for a 20-year-old playing against grown men in a notoriously physical league. The release clause in his contract made the winter move possible, and Stuttgart pounced.
“We are delighted that Jeremy will be wearing our jersey in the future,” said Fabian Wohlgemuth, VfB Stuttgart’s sporting director. “He already possesses many of the qualities a striker needs and has demonstrated his abilities in Santander.”
Room to Grow, Ready to Contribute
What’s interesting about this signing is Stuttgart’s dual approach. They’re not expecting Arévalo to be the finished product—at least not yet. Wohlgemuth made it clear they see massive potential that needs development, but the player’s hunger to compete at the Bundesliga level sealed the deal.
“At the same time, he is still young, and we see a lot of potential in Jeremy that we want to develop together with him,” Wohlgemuth added. “In our discussions, it became clear that he is eager to make the step up to the Bundesliga and is keen to contribute his skills to our team.”
Stuttgart’s attacking depth just got a serious boost. Whether Arévalo breaks into the starting XI immediately or gets groomed for the future, one thing’s certain: this signing shows the club’s ambition to compete at the highest level while building for tomorrow. The Bundesliga just got a new name to watch.
