Stuttgart attacking prospect Jarzinho Malanga has received his long-discussed developmental loan out to SV Elversberg.The 18-year-old first confirmed a contract extension with his parent club on Wednesday before the loan to the 2. Bundesliga outfit was confirmed. Malanga made three Champions League, one DFB-Pokal, and one Bundesliga appearance for the Stuttgart seniors this year.
The Saarland side continue to build their reputation as one of the best locales to park developmental prospects. The center-of-attention in German football at the moment, Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade, once cut his teeth in Elversberg. So too did current high-value youngsters such as Paul Wanner, Fisnik Asllani, and Muhammed Damar (among several others) during loan stints.
“With his intense and technically skilled offensive play, Jar is one of last season’s rising stars,” Stuttgart youth academy director Stephan Hildebrandt noted in a club statement. “We are all convinced of his great potential for development and expect that the move to the second division will further advance his development.”
“Jarzinho is a highly talented player and has exactly the qualities that can enrich our attacking play,” SVE sporting director Ole Book added. “With his dynamism and skill on-the-ball, he can make a decisive contribution. We are looking forward to working with him.”
“I‘m really looking forward to the season here in Elversberg,” Malanga himself said. “SVE stands for courageous, attacking football. That suits my style of play perfectly. I want to take the next step here, develop further, and give everything to support the team in the best possible way.”
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