Stuttgart seems definite:
http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1148966/Rojas-Suttgart-deal-all-but-sealed
Germany calls... Rojas takes the next step in his career (Getty Images)
Pocket-maestro Marco Rojas will jet to Germany on Thursday to complete his mooted move to Bundesliga outfit VfB Stuttgart as the next phase of his career unfolds.
A deal first revealed by The World Game last week is all but done with only the formality of a medical to undergo now as personal terms between the club and New Zealand international have already been agreed.
The A-League’s Johnny Warren medallist, and also Young Player of the Year, confirmed his departure from Melbourne Victory after landing both gongs last week and will join the ex-Victory duo of Mitch Langerak (Borussia Dortmund) and Robbie Kruse (Fortuna Dusseldorf) in what is arguably now the strongest league in world football.
Rojas has been coy over his next destination with a clubs in England also interested but reports in Germany have now surfaced pointing to Stuttgart as the new home of the 21-year-old striker who netted 15 A-league goals and conjured nine assists in a memorable campaign.
Father and manager Rodi Rojas was reluctant to confirm that five-time German champion Stuttgart was the ultimate destination when he and his son boarded the plane for Europe.
But he did speak glowingly of the strength of German football as Bayern Munich marches towards the UEFA Champions League final after crushing Barcelona in its semi-final first leg and Borussia Dortmund prepares to face Real Madrid in the other semi on Thursday morning (AEST).
"It's a terrific league and any player would only benefit from going there and lifting the level of his game," he said. "Playing there would hopefully bring out the best in Marco as it would any young footballer with ambitions to reach the top.
"You also look across Europe and a lot if the leagues are in financial trouble and that can play on the minds of players, but that is not the case in Germany.
"We are very close to securing something for Marco and there a just a few little things to do before we can confirm anything officially."
Stuttgart is coached by former German international Bruno Labbadia and won its last Bundesliga title in 2006-2007. It is currently 10th on the ladder with 39 points from 30 games.
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Fredi Bobic is recruiting for VfB Stuttgart. StN, 23.04.2013 10:40 clock
Stuttgart - This week Fredi Bobic is back on the road to draw reinforcements ashore. The transfer free exchange of Marco Rojas (21), the New Zealand striker with Chilean roots of the Australian club Melbourne Victory is as good as perfect. Defender Daniel Schwaab (Bayer Leverkusen) and striker Pierre-Michel Lasogga (Hertha BSC) are other contenders.
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Stuttgarter Zeitung newspaper 22/04/13
.... Fredi Bobic, who is busy preparing for next season.In Fürth, the striker Sercan Sararer (23) is brought - and after TDR information, VfB is agreed with another recruit.The attacking midfielder Marco Rojas (21) on a free transfer from Melbourne Victory.The New Zealander with Chilean roots was courted by other clubs (Bremen, Hannover, Gladbach).In addition, the disposal of Cristian Molinaro (29) emerging.The defender prefers to England.It should replace Daniel Schwaab (24) from Leverkusen.
