Deniz Undav said he came close to death twice due to a severe food allergy. In the YouTube series hstrystoriesthe Stuttgart striker explained that he could not eat any seafood, in particular shrimp, lobster or mussels. “ I had two allergic reactions, almost died each time », Confides the 30-year-old German international, who therefore limits himself to salmon or vegetarian options when he eats sushi.
The two episodes provoked particularly violent reactions from Undav. “ Everything is swelling and I can’t breathe “, says the attacker, who assures that he was previously unaware that he could suffer from such an allergy. A constraint which does not prevent him from enjoying his other favorite dishes, notably spicy cuisine. Very attached to Stuttgart, Undav also extended his contract this summer until 2029, with an additional year as an option.