NIKOLAS NARTEY NEWS

Signs new contract Nartey has signed a new contract with Stuttgart until the end of the 2025/26 season, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Nartey was playing on an expiring contract and was expected to leave the club after enduring another injury-marred campaign in 2024/25. However, the club has given him a one-year extension to remain at the club. It's unclear if Nartey will see a lot of minutes in 2025/26, but first and foremost, he needs to prove he's healthy enough to be considered in the squad on a regular basis.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to depart Nartey is expected to depart Stuttgart at the end of his contract with the club.

Impact Nartey's contract expires at the end of the season, meaning the cup final will likely be his last match for Stuttgart. Injuries have proven to be too much of an issue for Nartey, who has suffered through a variety of serious issues.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Nartey (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's game against RB Leipzig.

Impact Nartey could be in line to make his first appearance of the season in this matchup. However, as a bench player who's yet to feature, his fantasy value is close to minimal.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Back in team training Nartey (thigh) has resumed team training, coach Sebastian Hoeness said in the press conference.

Impact Nartey has been spotted back in team training suggesting he is nearing a return to the match squad after recovering from a thigh injury. That said, he hasn't yet featured for the team this season, therefore his status remains unclear for the final stretch of the season.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Injures thigh Nartey is out for Friday's match against Bayern Munich due to a thigh injury, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness. "Nicolas has injured his thigh."

Impact Nartey is heading to the sidelines for Friday's match, as he has been dealt a thing injury that will keep him out for at least one match. Luckily for the club, this isn't a major loss, as he has yet to see a minute this season. He appears to have lost any spot in the team, last appearing for Stuttgart in 2022.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play with U21s Nartley (knee) is set to get minutes with the U21 side.

Impact Since Nartey has not played in a top flight match since the 2022/23 season, he is not expected to make an immediate return as he will look to regain fitness with the U21 side.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still not ready Nartey (knee) is out for Tuesday's match against Sparta Prague.

Impact Nartey is still waiting on his return dating back to last season, having not played since the 2022/23 campaign due to a cartilage issues in his knee. He was back training individually in early September, but with no recent updates, a return date is still unkown.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trains individually Nartey (knee) participated in individual training Tuesday, according to his club.

Impact Nartey has returned to the training field, having worked out individually Tuesday. This is positive news, as with two weeks to recover and train until their next match, he will likely be fit to face Gladbach on Sept. 14.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Nartey (knee) is out for Saturday's trip to Freiburg, according to manager Sebastian Hoeness.

Impact Nartey isn't an option for Saturday's trip as he still hasn't overcome a knee injury. The defender is working his way back from the issue, and is slowly increasing his training workload, but it's unlikely he will be back before the international break.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with team Nartey (knee) has returned to full team training, according to Mathis Roloff of Ligainsider.

Impact Nartey missed all of last season, as damage to cartilage in his knee left him on the injury report. However, he is closing in on a return, as he was included in team training at the start of July. That said, he should be getting on the field soon, hopefully featuring in a friendly before their season opener in a couple of weeks.

AUGUST 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss first half of season Nartey is set to be out until the start of the new year after scans revealed damaged to cartilage in his knee joint that will require surgery.

Impact This is a huge blow for Nartey, who was already not getting much playing time with the team. He is set to miss at least five months with a knee injury as he is not expected to get much playing time with the club during the 2023/24 campaign.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nine appearances Nartey made just nine appearances (five starts) during the 2022/23 Bundesliga.

Impact Nartey saw a minor uptick in playing time in his second season with Stuttgart, though he remained a depth option. With Borna Sosa ahead of Nartey on the depth chart there simply isn't much playing time to go around for the midfielder. Still Nartey saw an appearance in each leg of the relegation playoff, and could compete for a larger role in central midfield during pre-season.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Nartey (abdomen) took part in training ahead of Friday's matchup with Augsburg.

Impact Nartey looks poised to return from a two-match stint on the shelf due to his abdominal issue. Even prior to getting hurt, the midfielder struggled to break into the starting XI and has been an unused substitute more often than not this season. As such, Nartey figures to be a relative non-factor in fantasy contests moving forward.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Nartey (undisclosed) will not be an option for Saturday's clash with Borussia Dortmund, confirmed manager Sebastian HoeneB.

Impact Nartey will sit out his second match in a row with an undisclosed injury. He is currently rehabbing for his injury, but has yet to train fully with the squad. He will try his luck for the Apri 21 match with FC Augsburg.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Among substitutes on Saturday Nartey is fit and in the match day squad to face Union Berlin on Saturday.

Impact Nartey returns from a muscular issue suffered over the international break to feature in Saturday's squad. The fullback has made just seven appearances on the campaign.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up muscular issue Nartey missed Friday's friendly with Heidenheim due to a muscular issue, the club announced.

Impact Nartey missed out with a muscular issue, the same issue that knocked him out for the final match before the break. The midfielder will hope to return before an April 1 trip to Union Berlin.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be option against Koln Nartey (leg) returned from injury and is available for selection ahead of Saturday's clash versus FC Koln, "Nikolas Nartey has returned from his adductor problems" according to man...

Impact Nartey missed last match with an adductor injury, but is healthy and should be an option off the bench. He has been plagued with injuries all campaign, only giving him a chance to start in four of the six games played. The team hopes to keep the midfielder healthy to give more depth in the attack and more available options off the bench.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from cold Nartey returned to full team training with Stuttgart during the December training camp.

Impact Nartey was struggling with a minor cold that kept him off the pitch in the final match before the Winter break. The midfielder will remain a fringe option even when fully fit during the second half of the Bundesliga.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to illness Nartey will miss Saturday's match at Bayer Leverkusen due to illness.

Impact Nartey has only played twice off the bench this season and his absence won't be too impactful.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Nartey (hamstring) participated in Thursday's training session and has been declared available for selection in Saturday's match against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Nartey will hope to make his season debut after injuries delayed his availability for the opening six weeks of the campaign. He made just eight appearances last season and will hope to earn a bigger role if he can stay healty.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Nartey (ankle) was pictured doing individual work with Stuttgart on Wednesday ahead of Saturday's clash against Werder Bremen.

Impact Nartey missed last weekend's Bundesliga-opening draw with Leipzig due to an ankle injury, but he is making progress with his recovery.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with ankle injury Nartey will miss Friday's DFB Pokal match match against Dynamo Dresden due to a left ankle ligament injury.

Impact Nartey logged four starts from eight appearances last season and struggled to return from a long-term knee issue as well. When he does return, he'll help fill out the bench.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Nartey (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's clash with Koln, according to Stuttgart.

Impact Nartey is out for the final match of the season after failing to recover from a knee injury. It's a disappointing end to a disappointing season for Stuttgart, though safety in the Bundesliga has now been secured. Nartey will hope to recover and make it back to the first team by the beginning of pre-season training. When healthy Nartey made eight appearances (four starts) in attacking midfield.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in recovery Nartey (knee) is running with the team during Tuesday's training, according to Stuttgart.

Impact Nartey is back in training in a minimal capacity during Tuesday's session. The midfielder is looking to recover from a long-term knee injury as he looks to make a return before the end of the season. Nartey could be on the bench against Wolfsburg, though he's unlikely to be any sort of fantasy option.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Running Monday Nartey (knee) is running with the team during Monday's session, Stuttgart announced.

Impact Nartey is back running with the first team during Monday's session as he continues to make his way back from a knee injury. The midfielder is still targeting a return before the end of the season, but there's no guarantee he makes it back before mid-May.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE