Bavarian's third bid turned down by VfB - Advisors of Woltemade intensify their pressure
In the fast-paced world of football, negotiations between VfB Stuttgart and FC Bayern Munich regarding the transfer of striker Nick Woltemade have hit a roadblock. Stuttgart has closed negotiations, with the club firmly ruling out a move this summer [2][3].
Bayern Munich has shown ongoing interest in the young talent, with offers exceeding €60 million, but Stuttgart has refused to sell after a sudden increase in their asking price, leading to no agreement being reached before the 2025-26 season began [2]. The current valuation of Woltemade stands at around €75 million, a figure that Bayern has not met [2][3].
Despite this, it is broadly expected within Stuttgart that Woltemade will eventually join Bayern in the summer of 2026, meaning the transfer is seen as postponed rather than entirely off the table [5]. Danny Bachmann, advisor to Woltemade, has increased pressure on Stuttgart in the negotiations, stating that the new offer lacks any basis and stands in stark contrast to the aforementioned agreements [6].
Alexander Wehrle, VfB CEO, has emphasized that everything should be clarified by the latest kick-off [7]. Meanwhile, Stuttgart is already scouting potential long-term replacements, such as Mainz’s Nelson Weiper, anticipating Woltemade’s eventual departure [4].
It's worth noting that Nick Woltemade, a 23-year-old striker, has already reached an agreement with the German champions, FC Bayern Munich, which is a permanent Champions League participant [1]. The German record champion is also the opportunity for Woltemade's next career step [1].
So far, Stuttgart has not been willing to engage in negotiations with the Bayern executives regarding Woltemade's transfer [8]. The Supercup match between VfB Stuttgart and FC Bayern Munich is scheduled for Saturday at 20:30, and Woltemade himself played in the recent Franz Beckenbauer Supercup for Stuttgart against Bayern, evidencing the striker's commitment to Stuttgart this season [1][2].
In summary:
- No transfer this summer 2025; Stuttgart has closed negotiations
- Bayern's offers have not met Stuttgart's €75m valuation
- Woltemade is playing for Stuttgart this season
- A transfer to Bayern is anticipated in summer 2026
- Stuttgart is preparing for his future departure by scouting replacements
- The new offer from the player's side and interested party (FC Bayern Munich) amounts to over 60 million euros plus a share of any future sale.
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