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Juventus wants Chabot: VfB Stuttgart defense chief before a change?
Jeff Chabot, defense chief of VfB Stuttgart, is attracting interest from Juventus Turin. A transfer in the summer of 2025 is on the cards.
Juventus wants Chabot: VfB Stuttgart defense chief before a change?
Rumors about a possible move for Jeff Chabot, VfB Stuttgart's defense chief, persist. The 27-year-old central defender has only been playing for the Swabians for a year and has established himself as a key player during this time. Last season, Chabot played 45 competitive games, scoring three goals and assisting one goal. This did not go unnoticed by the scouts, especially after the convincing performance in the Champions League game against Juventus Turin in October 2024, which Stuttgart won 1-0. Juventus are showing great interest in Chabot and plan to sign him in the summer of 2025 to strengthen their defense, it is reported suedwest24.de.
The Italians are willing to pay up to 15 million euros for the defender, although this is lower than the current market value of around 20 million euros quoted by some media outlets. Chabot was brought to Stuttgart from 1. FC Köln in the summer of 2024 for just four million euros. There he is not only considered a defensive backbone, but has also impressed with his game. Before his time in Stuttgart, Chabot was under contract with Sampdoria Genoa and Spezia Calcio, which gave him valuable experience in Serie A voice.de.
Chabot as a replacement for Balerdi?
Juventus' interest could be mainly due to the fact that the club is currently looking for reinforcements. Italian coach Igor Tudor is said to be eyeing Chabot as a potential replacement for Leonardo Balerdi. Balerdi from Olympique Marseille is currently also on the “Old Lady’s” shopping list, but negotiations are dragging on and a move is still uncertain. This makes Chabot, with his well-known Serie A experience, increasingly interesting for Juventus, explained transferfeed.com.
Despite the tempting offers from Italy, it remains to be seen whether VfB Stuttgart will actually let its defense chief go. The recent success in the DFB Cup, where Stuttgart left the field celebrating as winners, could influence the strategic considerations of those responsible. One possible consideration is not to sell Chabot below market value, perhaps to ensure the team's stability for future challenges in the UEFA Europa League.
Stuttgart have already made a number of changes in the current transfer window, with striker Nick Woltemade being linked with Bayern Munich. The focus on possible departures or additions will have a strong influence on the Cologne and Stuttgart football scenes in the coming weeks.