Stuttgart trigger Jeremy Arévalo's release clause in Racing Santander raid
The German club have splashed the cash on Racing Santander's Ecuadorian talent Jeremy Arévalo, paying his €7.3 million release clause to bring him to the Bundesliga.
Racing Santander’s Jeremy Arévalo is off to the Bundesliga after VfB Stuttgart triggered his hefty release clause, with the German club making the move official on January 2nd.
Release Clause Details
The ‘bread and honey’ is certainly sweet for Racing Santander as Stuttgart have paid the full €7.3 million release clause for the Ecuadorian international. This represents a proper windfall for the Segunda División outfit, who had only recently tied down their academy product to a new contract.
Arévalo had signed a fresh deal with Racing last July that was meant to keep him at the club until June 2027, which included this substantial release clause. The midfielder from Maliaño has been with Racing since he was nine years old, climbing through every level of the club’s academy before breaking into the first team.
Racing’s Farewell
Racing Santander released a statement confirming the departure, expressing pride in their homegrown talent:
“We want to wish the footballer all the luck he deserves in his next challenges.”
The club added a touching message acknowledging his journey from their youth ranks: “El Sardinero will always be your home.”
Bundesliga Move
Arévalo will now join compatriot Chema Andrés at Stuttgart, as he embarks on a new chapter in one of Europe’s top leagues. For Stuttgart, currently enjoying a strong season in the Bundesliga, this represents a significant investment in emerging talent.
The timing of the announcement—right at the start of the January transfer window—suggests Stuttgart were keen to get their business done early and avoid any potential competition for the player’s signature.
For Racing, while losing a prized asset is never ideal, the financial boost from this deal could prove transformative for a club of their size.