Here’s the latest from VfB Stuttgart: the club has officially announced multiple departures from its professional‐team squad and coach staff at the end of the season. ([VfB
* **Lilian Egloff**: A club‐youth product who progressed through the VfB ranks, Egloff made 29 first-team appearances and provided one assist. His contract expires this summer. ([VfB Stuttgart][1])
* **Florian Schock**: Joined VfB as a youth player in 2016, made his way to the senior squad, and is departing as his contract ends. ([VfB Stuttgart][1])
* **Roberto Massimo**: Arrived in 2018, made 58 first‐team appearances plus 12 for the U21s; he too is leaving at contract expiry. ([VfB Stuttgart][1])
* **Genki Haraguchi**: The Japanese international joined in January 2023; he made 15 appearances (890 minutes) and provided two assists. His contract is ending. ([VfB Stuttgart][1])
* **Mahmoud Dahoud**: On loan from Brighton & Hove Albion, Dahoud’s loan spell ends and he will depart. He made 14 appearances (227 minutes) and scored once. ([VfB Stuttgart][1])
* **Nate Weiss**: Technical coach for the first team, Weiss will also leave at the season’s end. He came onboard in summer 2021 and had been working with the performance/first‐team structure. ([VfB Stuttgart][1])
### Why and how
The club statement explains these departures are mainly due to contracts expiring and the loan period ending. They thank each individual for their commitment “on and off the pitch” and wish them success in their future careers. ([VfB Stuttgart][1])
From a sporting point of view, this signals a transitional phase for VfB — clearing out a mix of experienced and young players opens up space for renewal, adjustment and new signings.
### Implications
* Loss of Haraguchi and Dahoud means a couple of midfield/attacking options will need replacing.
* Departure of several youth‐to‐first‐team graduates (Egloff, Schock) might impact squad depth and continuity from academy to senior levels.
* The departure of a technical coach suggests changes in backroom/training structure — which may hint at a shift in how VfB operate going forward.
* Overall, for supporters this is both a goodbye and a fresh start: familiar faces leaving, new opportunities ahead.
If you like, I can check who the club is lining up to bring in (incoming transfers) to fill these gaps.
