{
  "id": 38849,
  "title": "Stuttgart reject Beşiktaş offer for defensive leader Jeff Chabot (28)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/stuttgart-reject-besiktas-offer-for-defensive-leader-jeff-chabot-28",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T10:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/stuttgart-reject-ikta-offer-defensive-103000456.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "VfB Stuttgart have turned down a bid from Beşiktaş for their defensive leader, Jeff Chabot, according to a report by Kicker. The Istanbul-based club offered nearly €10m for the 28-year-old player, but Stuttgart rejected the approach immediately. The Bundesliga side is still planning to use Chabot ahead of the 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign. Stuttgart reportedly had a higher value for their defensive leader, demanding between €20m and €25m when Juventus showed interest during the 2024/25 Bundesliga season. Chabot made a return to action during Stuttgart's 2-2 preseason draw with Paris FC, following a minor knee operation in the summer. The defender's workload would be increased gradually as part of the team's preparations. Chabot's partner in central defense, Ramon Hendriks, also returned after recovering from a heel issue. Chabot, nicknamed \"The Bouncer\" due to his imposing 1.95-metre frame and physical defensive style, has been a crucial player for Stuttgart since joining the club following Köln's relegation in 2024. Head coach Sebastian Hoeneß described Chabot as an \"absolute leader\" and one of the club's strongest aerial defenders.",
  "summary": "VfB Stuttgart have rejected a €9.8m offer from Beşiktaş for defensive leader Jeff Chabot (28), according to Kicker. The Turkish club had reportedly prepared to pay just under €10m for the 28-year-old, but Stuttgart immediately rebuffed the approach and plan to continue with Chabot ahead of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season. Chabot returned to action during a preseason draw with Paris FC, following a minor knee operation in the summer. Stuttgart’s CEO Alexander Wehrle has stated that no player in their squad is categorically unsellable, but Chabot will require a significantly larger offer to be considered for a deal.",
  "key_points": [
    "Stuttgart rejected Beşiktaş's €10m offer for Jeff Chabot.",
    "Chabot to remain with Stuttgart for 2026/27 Bundesliga season.",
    "Chabot's value was €20m-€25m during 2024/25 interest from Juventus."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}