On Friday, Stuttgart received a series of positive developments. Following the contract extension of coach Sebastian Hoeness until 2027, the team secured a significant victory over Union Berlin with a score of 2-0, edging closer to second-placed Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga.
The opener came from the in-form striker Serhou Guirassy, who capitalized on a well-placed pass from Atakan Karazor to deliver a powerful shot into the net in the 19th minute.
Later in the second half, Chris Führich extended Stuttgart’s lead to 2-0 with a remarkable strike after drifting in from the left flank.
Adding to Berlin’s woes, András Schäfer received a red card just four minutes after Führich’s goal due to a reckless challenge on Josha Vagnoman.
Guirassy’s goal marked his 21st of the season, elevating him to the status of only the third Stuttgart player in history to achieve such a feat in the Bundesliga. This season, Guirassy trails behind only Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane, who has scored 27 goals.
Stuttgart’s recent performances have been impressive, accumulating 19 points from their last 21 games. They currently trail Bayern by just one point and are 11 points behind the dominant leader, Bayer Leverkusen.
Coach Hoeness, who is the 41-year-old nephew of former Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness, solidified his commitment to Stuttgart by signing a contract extension that ensures his presence at MHP Arena until June 2027.
Hoeness, credited with saving Stuttgart from relegation last year, has continued to excel this season. Despite speculation linking him to the coaching vacancy at Bayern, where he previously served as a reserve coach, Hoeness opted to extend his stay with Stuttgart, demonstrating his dedication to the club’s future.
