The 25-year-old midfielder of Ghanaian origin has extended his stay with the German top-tier outfit, with his fresh term set to expire in 2026
Danish-born Ghanaian midfielder Nikolas Nartey has signed a one-year contract extension with Bundesliga club VfB Stuttgart, the club have confirmed.
The former FC Copenhagen youth man was tipped for a move away from the Die Schwaben in this current transfer window, but has now been retained beyond this summer for the 2025-26 campaign.
''VfB Stuttgart has extended Nikolas Nartey's contract for another year . The 25-year-old's contract with the Cannstatt-based club is now valid until June 30, 2026. After a lengthy injury layoff, the midfielder fought his way back in the recently concluded 2024/2025 season with diligence and perseverance. He made his Bundesliga comeback on matchday 34 in the 3-2 win against RB Leipzig, and also played in the subsequent 4-2 DFB Cup final against Arminia Bielefeld,'' an official statement read.
Nartey has stated right after inking a fresh term with his employers via the club's official website: ''who signed his contract on Thursday at the VfB club center, said: "Even in the final stretch of the season, it was a fantastic feeling to be back on the pitch with the boys and win the DFB Cup. Now I'm happy that our journey together continues and that I can continue to wear the VfB jersey in the future. I want to do my part to continue the successful path and achieve our goals together.''
Sporting director has Fabian Wohlgemuth added: ''Niko is an asset to our squad both on and off the pitch. Thanks to his footballing skills, he can be deployed in several positions, and his attitude is exemplary. With great ambition and a lot of energy, Niko has impressively fought his way back after his long injury layoff. We are delighted that we have been able to retain Niko at VfB."
He was sidelined for the majority part of the 2024-25 football season owing to his injury setback.
Given his Ghanaian heritage, the Copenhagen-born midfielder remains eligible to represent Ghana at the international level despite playing for the Danish national youth teams.
