Badreddine Bouanani says he now feels fully settled in Germany and believes his performances continue to improve after his first months with VfB Stuttgart.
The Algerian international winger spoke openly to Stuttgart’s official website about his adaptation since his late arrival in the summer transfer window.
Bouanani joined the Bundesliga club on the penultimate day of the window after leaving Nice, and he insists that ambition and constant self-demand drive his progress in a league known for speed and physical intensity.
He highlighted his first major moment in a Stuttgart shirt as a turning point. Bouanani recalled his superb lobbed goal against Celta Vigo in the Europa League during the opening group-stage match.
“That evening felt special,” he said. “I found my rhythm quickly and managed to score my first important goal.”
The strike helped him build confidence and confirmed his ability to influence games at a high European level.
Bouanani described his integration into the squad as immediate and positive. He stressed that the welcoming atmosphere at the club allowed him to focus entirely on football from his first day.
“Everyone made me feel comfortable straight away,” he explained. “That support helped me concentrate on my work on the pitch.”
Two teammates played a central role in easing his transition. Bouanani pointed to Lorenz Assignon, whom he faced regularly during his time in Ligue 1, and Bilal El Khannous, a long-time friend from youth football.
He expressed clear satisfaction at sharing the same dressing room with familiar faces. “It feels special to find ourselves together again in the same team,” he said with a smile.
The winger also outlined the main differences he noticed between French and German football.
He described the Bundesliga as a competition built on intensity and direct play. According to Bouanani, teams apply constant pressure and offer little margin for error.
He believes that style suits his game and pushes him to make quicker decisions in possession.
Bouanani assessed his individual form with honesty. He described his first month as productive, marked by a goal and several encouraging performances.
He then acknowledged a drop after the international break. “The coach worked a lot with me during that period,” he explained, referring to Sebastian Hoeneß. “Now I feel my form coming back.”
Bouanani made clear that his priority remains team contribution. He aims to influence matches through decisive actions, creativity and assists as Stuttgart pursue their objectives.
