According to media reports, VfB Stuttgart has managed to secure one of its greatest youth prospects on a long-term basis. Striker Enis Redzepi, who recently made headlines with a five-goal haul in the U19 Bundesliga against Bayern Munich, will apparently remain with the Swabian club beyond 2027.

As reported by the Stuttgarter Nachrichten on Thursday, citing its own information, Stuttgart has pulled off a genuine contract coup. According to the report from the club-affiliated local newspaper, young striker Enis Redzepi signed a new contract in the region. The youngster, who was previously only tied to Stuttgart until 2027, has now signed through 2029.

Furthermore, the new contract of the 18-year-old reportedly includes a clause that ensures the deal automatically extends through 2030 if the teenager completes a certain number of appearances for Stuttgart's professional side in competitive matches. To date, Redzepi has not yet played for Sebastian Hoeneß's squad on the pitch. So far, he has only experienced professional football with the U23 side in the third tier.

Stuttgart: Young striker single-handedly dismantles Bayern's youth side

If the Albanian U19 international continues his development, that shouldn't take much longer. In Stuttgart's A-youth team's 6-1 victory over Bayern Munich in the U19 Bundesliga roughly three weeks ago, the striker caused quite a stir with his five-goal performance, almost single-handedly dismantling the youth side of the German record champions.

Redzepi has also impressed in the Youth League. In Wednesday morning's 5-0 rout against Viking FK, the attacking player scored three times. The rising star noted after the match that he knew exactly what he would do, which is why he was completely relaxed. He left his mark with two converted penalties and another goal from open play.

Stuttgart's academy director Stephan Hildebrandt recently described the youngster to Bild as a "true ray of sunshine" who plays "an energetic, very intense brand of football." Hildebrandt added that Redzepi stands out with his playing style, but not for its own sake, as he gives everything for his team. He acknowledged that Redzepi still has a path ahead of him, noting that he must now manage the transition to senior football and will receive full support and opportunity from Stuttgart in doing so.