The Pursuit of Nick Woltemade: Bayern Munich vs VfB Stuttgart
Aiming Starlight - Woltemade Aspires to Join FC Bayern Munich Squad
Munich (dpa) - Rumors swirl around Bayern Munich's intent to nab the sensational Nick Woltemade this summer. As per reports in "Bild" and Sky, the striker has allegedly inked a deal with the German heavyweights, boasting a whopping contract until 2030 in the Bavarian capital. However, Bayern is yet to engage in official negotiations with VfB Stuttgart.
The prospect of a transfer doesn't come cheap. Woltemade, making waves at the U21 European Championship in Slovakia, is contracted with Stuttgart until 2028, with no reported release clause. Stuttgart's CEO, Alexander Wehrle, has been resolute: "Woltemade is staying with us. Period!" Wehrle stated in interviews with the "Stuttgarter Zeitung" and "Stuttgarter Nachrichten."
Munich Eyes Woltemade
Transfer rumors simmered during the Club World Cup, with Bayern's sporting director, Christoph Freund, lauding Woltemade's performance: "Nick is on fire, he's in great form. He's a young German player who is supremely intriguing." Bayern's president, Herbert Hainer, also showed appreciation for the 1.98-meter tall striker, commenting that "Nick Woltemade has had a remarkable rise, and that's great for German football. We're ecstatic about every talented German player."
Stuttgart sought to prolong Woltemade's contract, offering a salary bump. However, Woltemade's management has reportedly turned down this offer. Woltemade's impressive run includes winning the DFB-Pokal with Stuttgart, debuting for the national team at the Nations League finals, and setting his sights on the U21 European Championship title, England standing in his path.
Enrichment Data:- Contract Details: Woltemade has allegedly agreed to a contract with Bayern Munich worth €7.5 million per year fixed, with potential bonuses pushing the sum to €10 million. Stuttgart's offer was around €2.5 million per year to extend Woltemade's contract[1][4].- Transfer Fee Dispute: Bayern is willing to offer up to €50 million for Woltemade, whereas Stuttgart reportedly values the 23-year-old forward at around €100 million[2][1][4].- Timing: Formal negotiations between the clubs are set to commence post the U21 European Championship, with Bayern preparing to make their first bid soon (as of June 29, 2025)[4][2].
In essence, while Woltemade is reportedly in agreement with personal terms offered by Bayern, the transfer from Stuttgart remains up in the air amidst a significant disagreement over the transfer fee[1][2][4].
The football transfer saga involving Nick Woltemade, currently contracted with VfB Stuttgart until 2028, has gained momentum with rumors of his potential move to Bayern Munich. Though Woltemade is said to have accepted a lucrative contract worth €7.5 million per year with potential bonuses, the European leagues-led transfer is yet to be finalized due to a dispute over the transfer fee, with Bayern willing to pay up to €50 million and Stuttgart valuing Woltemade at around €100 million.
