Stuttgart

Manuel Neuer Benjamin Pavard's stock has enjoyed a huge rise in the last year and Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac can be counted among his admirers.

Tayfun Korkut Stuttgart have given head coach Tayfun Korkut a one-year contract extension after an exceptional first few months at the club.

Union Berlin

Mario Gomez Mario Gomez began his decorated career at Stuttgart and the former Bayern Munich striker will return to his first club in January.

Holger Badstuber Former Bayern Munich star Holger Badstuber netted his first league goal in almost eight years for new side Stuttgart against Mainz.

Robert Lewandowski Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski does not want his team-mates to lose focus as they head into the last two matches before Christmas.

Holger Badstuber It has been 15 years since Holger Badstuber was last associated with Stuttgart, but he has completed a move there as a free agent.

Ron-Robert Zieler Having failed to oust Kasper Schmeichel at Leicester City, Ron-Robert Zieler has made a return to the Bundesliga at Stuttgart.

Dennis Aogo Dennis Aogo is looking forward to playing in front of the "unbelievable" Stuttgart fans after signing a two-year contract.