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Demirovic scores against Leverkusen and eyes 'special' Galatasaray trip
The Stuttgart striker netted in a Bundesliga win over Leverkusen and described Galatasaray as a special club ahead of Tuesday's Champions League visit to Istanbul.
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Ermedin Demirovic scored as VfB Stuttgart beat Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, with the striker once again demonstrating his goalscoring instincts in a performance that drew praise from all sides.
The Bosnian forward then looked ahead to Stuttgart's Champions League away fixture against Galatasaray on Tuesday, 3 November, telling reporters he was excited about the trip to Istanbul. According to Hürriyet and Fotomaç, Demirovic described Galatasaray as a special club.
After the Leverkusen win, Demirovic was quoted by kicker as saying: 'I am glad to play for VfB.' The 28-year-old has scored five goals in eight appearances in the 2026-27 season, and carries significant responsibility in Stuttgart's attack at the top level of European football.
FootVal's valuation of Demirovic stands at €19.9m, slightly below his Transfermarkt market value of €22m. He is contracted to Stuttgart until June 2028, making him a key long-term figure for the club as they continue to compete in the Champions League.
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- kicker — Demirovics symbolischer Jubel: "Ich bin froh, für den VfB zu spielen"
- Hürriyet — Ermedin Demirovic'ten Galatasaray sözleri! 'Özel bir kulüp'
- Fotomaç — Ermedin Demirovic'ten Galatasaray itirafı! Maç öncesi flaş açıklamalar
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