Stuttgart confirm youngster's Udinese switch

Stuttgart have announced that 19-year-old winger Lazar Jovanovic is set to depart the Bundesliga club for Serie A side Udinese. The youngster, who joined Stuttgart from Crvena Zvezda just over a year ago, made six competitive appearances for the German side during his time there. According to Stuttgart board member for sport Fabian Wohlgemuth, Jovanovic's move to Udinese is a result of fierce competition within the Stuttgart squad, and the Italian club will offer him more playing opportunities.

The club expressed gratitude towards Jovanovic for his time with the team and wished him all the best for his future endeavors.

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