Although Hannover 96 was interested in acquiring Florian Hellstern, an 18-year-old goalkeeper from VfB Stuttgart, he ultimately chose to join SpVgg Greuther Fürth.

Florian Hellstern of VfB Stuttgart, who was the preferred candidate for the goalkeeper position at Hannover 96, will not join the club. The refusal may be connected to statements made by investor Martin Kind.

According to Bild, VfB talent Florian Hellstern is close to a loan departure. The goalkeeper had a very strong season in the third division and wants to play in the 2. Bundesliga. Hannover are interested. VfB are under no time pressure in the negotiations, but the clubs interested in him want the goalkeeper position clarified as quickly as possible, ideally within the next two weeks.

According to information from 'Bild', the second-division club Hannover 96 is pursuing a transfer for Florian Hellstern, an 18-year-old German goalkeeper from VfB Stuttgart. The move is being considered because loan player Nahuel Noll is leaving the club. 'Bild' also reports that Leon Weinkauf's expiring contract might be renewed, and if so, he would be positioned as Hellstern's backup. Other clubs are also interested in a loan for the VfB talent, including SC Paderborn, Holstein Kiel, Greuther Fürth, and the newly promoted Energie Cottbus and VfL Osnabrück. Hellstern's contract with Stuttgart is valid until June 30, 2030, and he has 5 caps for the Germany U19 national team. In the 2025/2026 season, he played in 26 matches in the 3. Liga, where he conceded 45 goals and made 3 assists. His current market value on Transfermarkt is €4.00m.