Anger is currently expressed by Nick Woltemade towards VfB Stuttgart.
In the midst of the transfer saga surrounding Nick Woltemade, the highly-coveted striker is expected to feature for VfB Stuttgart in the Supercup against FC Bayern Munich this Saturday evening. Despite Bayern's persistent interest and multiple mega-offers, Stuttgart's management has resisted negotiations, insisting Woltemade will stay at the club for the 2025/26 season.
The club's resistance is tied to Woltemade's rising status after an outstanding debut season with 17 goals, becoming the top scorer at the U21 European Championship, and earning senior Germany caps. Stuttgart views him as a critical asset for their sporting ambitions this season and is not willing to lose him, despite Bayern's financial muscle.
Coach Sebastian Hoeneß has reiterated Stuttgart's position that Woltemade is part of their team, and CEO Alexander Wehrle has stated publicly that Woltemade is "our player and will play for us this season," firmly ending talks with Bayern as of mid-August 2025. So far, Stuttgart has rejected Bayern's offers, even when they surpassed €60 million.
Woltemade's agent, Danny Bachmann, stated that an assurance for a solution-oriented approach was given by Stuttgart in March 2024 and mid-June, when the next career step is possible. Notably, there is talk of a breach of trust by Stuttgart's decision-makers, according to Woltemade's side.
Despite the ongoing saga, Woltemade is still a very important building block for Stuttgart, according to Hoeneß. The Bundesliga season will kick off on August 22 with the duel between FC Bayern and RB Leipzig, and Woltemade is expected to play a significant role for Stuttgart in the coming season.
As the transfer window remains open until September 1, the fronts seem to have hardened, with no change in the situation regarding Woltemade's transfer. Woltemade himself has not given up hope of the desired transfer, despite Stuttgart's ultimatum. The move to Bayern is considered an "enormous chance" by Woltemade's agent, but for now, Stuttgart is prioritizing sporting continuity and maximizing Woltemade’s value.
The club, prioritizing sporting continuity, is relying heavily on Nick Woltemade's talent for the upcoming season, given his impressive performance in the previous year. Additionally, in hopes of nurturing a thriving community, Stuttgart plans to provide vocational training programs for gifted young footballers, similar to Woltemade's journey, thereby fostering a pipeline of talented players within their ranks.
