Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness has penned a contract extension, securing his tenure until the culmination of the 2026-27 season, the club revealed on Friday. His initial contract, set to expire next year, has now been prolonged, marking a significant commitment from both parties.
Since assuming the helm just over 11 months ago, Hoeness has orchestrated a remarkable transformation at Stuttgart. Despite inheriting a precarious situation, he navigated the team away from relegation peril last season and propelled them into contention for a coveted spot in the Champions League.
Presently positioned third in the standings with 10 matches remaining, Stuttgart’s resurgence under Hoeness has been nothing short of remarkable.
Notably, Hoeness boasts a deep-rooted connection to both Stuttgart and Bayern Munich. As the nephew of former Bayern president Uli Hoeness and a product of Stuttgart’s youth academy during his formative years, his ties to both clubs run deep.
With Bayern set to part ways with coach Thomas Tuchel after the current campaign, Hoeness emerged as a prominent figure in discussions surrounding his potential successor.
However, with his commitment to Stuttgart now solidified through the contract extension, speculation regarding his move to Bayern is likely quelled.
The announcement of his prolonged stay arrived just hours before Stuttgart’s Bundesliga clash against Union Berlin, underscoring the club’s faith in Hoeness ahead of a crucial period in their campaign.