Stuttgart sign defender Chabot from relegated Cologne

Bundesliga runners-up VfB Stuttgart confirmed the signing of centre back Jeff Chabot from relegated Cologne on Saturday. Stuttgart said that Chabot will receive a contract until 2028, with the transfer fee estimated €4 million ($4.3 million). Chabot, 26, had said earlier in the week that he was leaving Cologne amid speculation he would join Stuttgart, who played a strong season to finish second behind Bayer Leverkusen and qualify for the next Champions League. “I’m looking forward to taking on a