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Stuttgart sign goalkeeper Tyton and midfielder Rupp

Xinhua, June 25, 2015 Adjust font size:

Stuttgart reinforced their squad with a double signing, the "Swabians" confirmed in an official statement on Wednesday.

The "VfB" signed Polish international Przemyslaw Tyton from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven until June 2017 meanwhile Lukas Rupp joined from relegated outfit Paderborn by putting pen to paper on a three-year deal.h Tyton made 13 caps for the Polish national team and played on loan at Spanish side Elche FC lately. "I am glad to play now at VfB, which is a great club with great fans and a great history. I will show my qualities to establish my position in the national team through good performances," the custodian said.

"Przemyslaw Tyton convinced and impressed us with his performances in Spain's top-flight division," Stuttgart's sporting director Robin Dutt said.

The "Swabians" also strengthen their midfield with the signing of Lukas Rupp who joins from relegated side Paderborn. The 24-year-old midfielder made 31 top-flight appearances with Paderborn to provide two assists and four goals.

"The VfB is a great club with a great history. The talks with those responsible convinced me from the beginning. I am looking forward to a successful future with Stuttgart," Rupp told the club's official homepage.

Stuttgart nearly relegated but thanks to a victory at the last round their avoided their relegation into the second-division. The "VfB" completed the last season on the 14th position of the standings with just nine victories from 34 games. Endi