Following lengthy negotiations and final medical checks, Leonidas Stergiou has completed a transfer to Heidenheim from Stuttgart. The defender is now fully registered and eligible for selection for his new team. It's a statement signing for Heidenheim, who have moved quickly to finalise the deal ahead of the close of the window, with fans salivating at the thought of seeing their new signing in a Heidenheim shirt. Heidenheim have now officially completed the signing of Leonidas Stergiou, despite lingering interest from Augsburg. All steps, from final paperwork to international clearance, have been resolved. The club closed the door on a move that had generated widespread speculation. This season (25/26) Heidenheim have shipped 38 goals in 17 matches - 2.24 a game, which is well above the Bundesliga average. Leonidas Stergiou would be expected to come in and help tighten things up at the back. Speculation continues to connect Heidenheim with Eren Dinkci while no fresh rumours surround Stuttgart. Follow us on Twitter @PlayerSwitchCom and get the latest Heidenheim transfer news and rumours direct to your feed.