The VfB Stuttgart has loaned 21-year-old forward Jeremy Arévalo to Portuguese top-flight club CF Estrela Amadora for the remainder of the season, according to Transfermarkt.de. The deal, finalized just before the transfer window closed in the Liga Portugal at midnight, does not include a purchase option, giving the young Ecuadorian international a chance to secure regular minutes abroad.
Transfer Details and Financial Background
Arévalo originally arrived at Stuttgart at the start of the year as a developmental prospect, signed from Spanish second-division side Racing Santander. According to Transfermarkt.de, the Bundesliga club invested a reported 7.5 million euros in the striker, tying him to the Swabians on a long-term contract running until June 30, 2031.
However, opportunities with the senior Bundesliga squad proved scarce. Arévalo logged just seven substitute appearances in Germany’s top flight. In contrast, he found a more consistent scoring rhythm with Stuttgart’s third-tier reserve team, netting five goals across four appearances.
New Ownership Context at Estrela Amadora
The destination club, CF Estrela Amadora, recently underwent a shift in backing after being taken over by an investor group featuring former Germany internationals Thomas Müller and Mats Hummels, as reported by Transfermarkt.de. The Portuguese club also bolstered its attacking options alongside Arévalo by adding 19-year-old former Fortuna Düsseldorf talent Si-woo Yang.
Club Perspective and Next Steps
Stuttgart sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth addressed the temporary departure, explaining the rationale behind sending the four-time international to Portugal. “For Jeremy, the loan to Estrela Amadora is the right career step at the present time to gain playing time and further experience in the first Portuguese league,” Wohlgemuth said, according to Transfermarkt.de. “We wish him all the best for his time in Portugal and will follow his development closely.”
Arévalo will now look to integrate into the Liga Portugal setup and earn consistent minutes under his new coaching staff. Stuttgart management will monitor his progress ahead of his scheduled return to the Bundesliga club, where his long-term contract remains in effect.
