Ermedin Demirović has ended speculation over his VfB Stuttgart future, telling reporters at the club’s pre-season training camp that leaving the MHP Arena this summer was “never an option”. “Leaving was never an option for me,” said the 28-year-old, who has recently linked up with his Stuttgart team-mates at the club’s Grassau training camp after returning from holiday in the Caribbean. Watch: Deadly DemirovićRecommended editorial content from JWPlayer At this point you will find external content from JWPlayer that complements the article. Allow JWPlayer content I agree that external content from JWPlayer will be shown to me. Looking ahead to the 2026/27 campaign, Demirović continued: “I want to score goals and help the team.