Dan-Axel Zagadou is currently injured with a significant muscle injury and his contract runs until the summer of 2026. Despite his injury, Zagadou may get a new contract at VfB Stuttgart. Manager Sebastian Hoeneß stated that they had a comparable case with Niko Nartey, whose contract also ended after a long injury and who remains with the club. Hoeneß said that this represents a potential path for Zagadou. The manager also mentioned the club's position that once a player like Niko is stabilized, he is considered like a new signing, adding that this also applies to 'Daxo'. Hoeneß confirmed that they will meet with Zagadou and his advisor at an appropriate time because of their shared history. According to BILD, Zagadou's current annual salary is approximately 3.5 million euros.

According to 'kicker', a model exists in which the 26-year-old central defender would only extend his contract with heavily performance-based compensation. His contract expires at the end of the season. So far, Zagadou is among the top earners in the squad.