Alexander Nubel's three-year spell at VfB Stuttgart has officially come to an end, with the Germany international returning to parent club Bayern Munich amid uncertainty over his long-term future.
Bayern Munich's recent recruitment strategy has come under renewed scrutiny after another season of heavy spending and mixed supporter sentiment.
Konrad Laimer has revealed he is happy at Bayern Munich as talks over a new contract continued following the club's DFB-Pokal final victory against Stuttgart.
Bayern Munich completed a domestic league and cup double after beating VfB Stuttgart 3-0 in the final of the DfB-Pokal with striker Harry Kane scoring all three goals.
FC Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has said his side are determined to bring the DFB-Pokal trophy back to Bavaria when they face VfB Stuttgart in Saturday's final at the Olympiastadion Berlin.
Manuel Neuer will miss Bayern Munich's DFB-Pokal final against VfB Stuttgart on Saturday after failing to recover in time from a calf injury.