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Pens extension Kastanaras has agreed on a two year contract extension with Stuttgart, keeping him on the team until 2026.

Impact Kastanaras spent half of last season playing for 2. Bundesliga side Ulm, making 16 appearances while scoring two goals. The forward will look for a permanent spot in the senior side, having spent most of his time with Stuttgart II.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice for U21 squad Kastanaras (foot) scored two goals against Mainz II while playing with the Stuttgart 11 team, his third appearance for the youth club.

Impact Kastanaras has been getting his minutes with the second team and even joined first-team training Wednesday. Even with the absence of Woo-yeong Jeong (international duty), the 20-year-old Kastaranas will likely remain a fringe squad member for the senior team and could log more minutes this year with the youth setup.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not an option Kastanaras (foot) is out for Friday's match against Darmstadt.

Impact Kastanaras will be out for another match after not being named to the squad for Friday's match. He is nearing full fitness after returning to training this week and could be back next weekend against Koln.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing full fitness Kastanaras was training with the team ahead of Friday's clash with Darmstadt.

Impact Kastanaras was in training for the second week in a row now and should be an option for Saturday's match. It appeared that the forward would get his season debut last week, but after not making the team sheet, he had to wait another week for that opportunity. If he does return against Darmstadt, he will most likely be an option off the bench.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still not fit Kastanaras (foot) is out for Saturday's matchup against Mainz, as reported by the team on Thursday.

Impact Kastanaras will miss another match as he tries to recover from foot surgery. He has been back in training for a decent amount of time and played in a friendly last week, but is still not healthy enough to partake in a first-team game. He could return anytime now, but even when he does return, it will most likely only be as a rotational player.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training with squad Kastanaras (foot) was back at training ahead of Saturday's matchup with Mainz.

Impact Kastanaras played in a friendly during the international break as well, so he could be ready to make his season debut. Given his lengthy layoff, the forward is far from a lock for the starting XI and figures to serve primarily as a bench option this season.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in friendly Kastanaras (foot) scored two goals in 30 minutes of action versus St. Gallen on Friday.

Impact Kastanaras looks poised to make his Bundesliga debut for the club after the international break. Given the organizational depth at forward, Kastanaras could struggle to break into the starting XI with any consistency, though he figures to see plenty of minutes off the bench at a minimum.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Partakes in limited training Kastanaras (foot) took park of limited training Thursday after undergoing surgery back in May.

Impact Kastanaras is making progress in his return by participating in limited training Thursday. It should not take long until he returns to full training. He had only made one start in four appearances during his first campaign in the Bundesliga, with the foot injury leaving him in the sidelines for most of the season.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes foot injury Kastanaras underwent successful surgery on his foot and will start rehabilitation.

Impact Kastanaras has not appeared in a match since Feb 5, remaining an unused sub for most of the season. The status of his return before the start of the next campaign is uncertain, with the forward remaining with the club for another two seasons.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE