Football-Bundesliga - VfB-Professional Stiller sees departures calmly: 'Completely legitimate'
Different from many VfB Stuttgart fans, Angelo Stiller holds no grudge against Waldemar Anton, after the former captain decided against staying with the Bundesliga team. "Dortmund is an interesting club that came for him. He dealt with it. That a player sees his future elsewhere is something you can't blame him for," Stiller said in a "Kicker" interview.
Besides Anton, Serhou Guirassy, who also joined Borussia Dortmund, and Hiroki Ito (FC Bayern Munchen) left the Swabian Champions League participant. Stiller, who had a strong season for the VfB, is said to have attracted the interest of other clubs as well. In contrast to Anton and the others, he, however, had no exit clause in his contract that he could have triggered. For Stiller, this was not a problem. He said: "I didn't give it a second thought. I'm very happy here and know how to appreciate what I have at this club and from the fans."
Who will be the captain?
After Anton's departure, the 23-year-old Stiller is one of the candidates for the captaincy. "That's up to the coach. Regardless, everyone must take responsibility. With or without the captain's armband," Stiller said.
- In Germany's Football Bundesliga, Waldemar Anton chose to join Borussia Dortmund instead of continuing with VfB Stuttgart, where Angelo Stiller currently plays.
- Despite Anton's move to Dortmund, Angelo Stiller, who had an impressive season with VfB Stuttgart and showed no interest in leaving, remains a promising candidate for the captaincy in the future.
- Born and bred in Baden-Württemberg, Stiller's loyalty to VfB Stuttgart is evident as he expressed no interest in moving to another club, even after attracting interest from several Bundesliga teams, including Borussia Dortmund where Waldemar Anton now plays.
- In light of Anton's departure and the club's need for a strong, dedicated leader, some fans have suggested Angelo Stiller as a viable option for the coveted captaincy position in the Football Bundesliga.
- As the team prepares for the upcoming season, the performance of both Waldemar Anton at Dortmund and Angelo Stiller at VfB Stuttgart will undoubtedly be closely watched by fans and analysts alike, as the roles of both players continue to evolve in their respective teams and leagues.
