FC Augsburg has officially announced that Yannik Keitel has joined the club on loan from VfB Stuttgart until the end of the season. The agreement includes a purchase option for FC Augsburg. Keitel had moved to VfB Stuttgart in the summer of 2024, where he had difficulty securing a place in the starting lineup and was affected by a muscle injury in early November. Sport director Benjamin Weber expressed satisfaction with the signing. Yannik Keitel stated that the discussions with club officials were very positive and that he is highly motivated to start.

Yannik Keitel is joining FC Augsburg on an immediate transfer, according to Kicker. The 25-year-old is moving on loan from VfB Stuttgart to FC Augsburg until the end of the season. FC Augsburg has also secured a purchase option. Keitel expands the defensive options at FC Augsburg and can be used in both defensive midfield and central defense.

According to 'Stuttgarter Nachrichten', FC Augsburg is intensively trying to sign German defensive midfielder Yannik Keitel from VfB Stuttgart, and a transfer could potentially occur in January. The 25-year-old has been considered a candidate for departure from Stuttgart for some time, as he has not made any appearances for the first team this season. The report indicates that the clubs are in negotiations and that Keitel is receptive to the move. It remains unclear if the parties are pursuing a permanent transfer or a loan. Keitel, who has 15 caps for Germany's U21 team, joined Stuttgart in July 2024 and has a contract that runs until 2028. This season, he has made two appearances for the club's reserve team in the 3. Liga. His current Transfermarkt market value is €2.00m.