VfB Stuttgart Officially Table a Massive Bid to Sign Sunderland Wonder Talent
Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart have taken a significant step in their summer recruitment strategy by officially tabling a massive bid for highly rated.
Sunderland wonderkid Chris Rigg, according to sources close to the negotiations. The German outfit is moving aggressively in the market following their impressive 2024–25 campaign, and Rigg, one of England’s brightest young midfield talents, has emerged as a top priority.
At just 17 years old, Rigg has already earned a reputation as a precocious talent with maturity well beyond his years. He made headlines during the 2023–24 season when he became Sunderland’s youngest-ever goal scorer in league play and continued to impress with a series of composed performances in the Championship. His combination of technique, vision, and tenacity has drawn comparisons to the likes of Jude Bellingham a fellow midfielder who also made an early jump to top-level European football.
Stuttgart’s interest in Rigg is part of a broader trend among Bundesliga clubs targeting elite young English talent, with the likes of Jadon Sancho, Jude Bellingham, and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens having previously made successful transitions to Germany. Stuttgart’s proposal is believed to include a **multi-million euro fee, as well as significant incentives tied to appearances, development milestones, and future resale value.
Sources suggest that Sunderland are reluctant to part ways with Rigg, whom they see as the future centerpiece of their squad. However, with Premier League and European clubs circling, and the promise of Bundesliga minutes and European competition on offer at Stuttgart, the player’s camp is reportedly open to a move provided that development and playing time are guaranteed.
Stuttgart, who finished in a Champions League qualifying position in the Bundesliga this past season, are looking to reinforce their midfield with youthful energy as they prepare for the added demands of European competition. The club’s sporting director, Fabian Wohlgemuth, has made it clear in recent interviews that Stuttgart is committed to building around high-potential prospects.
With the bid now officially submitted, all eyes will be on Sunderland’s response. Should they accept, Rigg would join a long line of English youngsters making the leap abroad in search of elite development—a move that could shape both his career and Stuttgart’s midfield for years to come.
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