Official: Anton moves from Stuttgart to Dortmund

Soccer Bundesliga - Official: Anton moves from Stuttgart to Dortmund

Football-National player Waldemar Anton is switching from VfB Stuttgart to Borussia Dortmund. Both Bundesliga clubs announced this. The interior defender will receive a four-year contract from the Champions League finalist until June 2028.

"All Borussia Dortmund responsible have conveyed to me from the beginning that they wanted to sign me unconditionally and that I can and should take on an important role. I'm really looking forward to that," said the 27-year-old in a Borussia Dortmund statement. Anton is planned as Mats Hummels' successor.

"We extended his contract with full conviction, but we also knew about the great interest of other clubs in him. It's hard to accept that Waldi has now decided to leave the VfB," said VfB sports manager Fabian Wohlgemuth about the transfer of Stuttgart's defensive chief, who was actually bound to the VfB until 2027.

Anton triggered an exit clause, which allowed him to leave for the agreed transfer fee of 22.5 million Euro. Striker Serhou Guirassy also did this, he is also linked to Dortmund.

1. Waldemar Anton hails from Baden-Württemberg, where VfB Stuttgart is based.
2. Borussia Dortmund, located in North Rhine-Westphalia, has signed the Soccer Bundesliga player from Stuttgart.
3. The switch from VfB Stuttgart to Borussia Dortmund marks a significant move in the Soccer Bundesliga transfer market.
4. Waldemar Anton has earned a spot in the Germany Soccer team throughout his career, showcasing his talent in both clubs.
5. The four-year contract Anton signed with Borussia Dortmund is a testament to the club's faith in his abilities, extending until June 2028.
6. The departure of Waldemar Anton has left a void in VfB Stuttgart's defense, and his potential successor might be sought from within the Soccer Bundesliga clubs.
7. Mats Hummels' successor at Borussia Dortmund is expected to create a significant impact on the team's performance, especially considering the club's close ties to the German National team, based in Dortmund.

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