💔 GANZ STUTTGART STEHT HINTER PELLEGRINO MATARAZZO 🔴⚪
There are some football relationships that go beyond results, league positions and statistics. For many VfB Stuttgart supporters, Pellegrino Matarazzo remains a name strongly connected with an important chapter in the club’s recent history.
Matarazzo arrived at VfB Stuttgart in December 2019 and immediately faced the enormous task of guiding the club back to the Bundesliga. Under his leadership, Stuttgart secured promotion in 2020, giving supporters a moment that remains an important part of his legacy at the club.
His time in Stuttgart was not always easy. The team experienced difficult periods, but Matarazzo remained closely associated with the club’s rebuilding process. According to VfB’s own statement when he left in October 2022, the promotion to the Bundesliga and two successful fights against relegation were achievements closely connected with his name.
That history explains why his name can still generate strong emotions among people connected with Stuttgart.
Matarazzo’s departure was ultimately confirmed by VfB Stuttgart on October 10, 2022, after a difficult run of results. The club thanked him for his work and recognised the connection he had developed with the team and supporters. Matarazzo himself described his time at Stuttgart as an intense and beautiful period filled with unforgettable memories.
Since then, his coaching journey has continued. After Stuttgart, he took charge of TSG Hoffenheim before later moving to Spain. In December 2025, he became head coach of Real Sociedad, where he continues to work at the highest level of European football.
His journey demonstrates how quickly football can change. A coach who once stood on the touchline at the Mercedes-Benz Arena is now leading a Spanish club and pursuing new ambitions.
For Stuttgart supporters who remember his time at the club, however, the memories remain. Promotion, difficult battles for survival, emotional matches and the bond between coach, players and fans all form part of the story.
Matarazzo has also spoken about his ability to connect with different football cultures. His career has taken him from Germany to Spain, and he has emphasised the importance of adapting while respecting the identity of each club and its supporters.
So while claims of a current Stuttgart candlelight gathering for Matarazzo should be treated cautiously unless independently confirmed, the emotional connection between the coach and the VfB faithful is rooted in a real history.
From Stuttgart to San Sebastián, Matarazzo’s journey continues.
And for those who remember the promotion of 2020, his name will always have a special place in the story of VfB Stuttgart. 🔴⚪
