Bayern emerges victorious in the Supercup; VfB bids farewell to Woltemade
In the recently concluded 2025 Football Supercup, VfB Stuttgart faced off against Bayern Munich, with the latter emerging victorious with a score of 1:2. Despite the defeat, the focus of attention has shifted towards the future of Nick Woltemade, a key player for Stuttgart and a target for Bayern Munich.
Alexander Wehrle, the CEO of VfB Stuttgart, has definitively ruled out a transfer of Woltemade to Bayern Munich for this summer. Wehrle stated clearly that Woltemade is a Stuttgart player and will remain so this season, emphasizing that the matter is closed and Bayern Munich has been informed accordingly[1][5].
The transfer saga surrounding Woltemade gained momentum after Bayern Munich reportedly made a substantial bid, reportedly around €60 million plus bonuses and a resale clause. However, Stuttgart rejected the offer and signaled their intention to retain Woltemade. Stuttgart also plan to negotiate a new contract or salary arrangement with Woltemade and his agent to keep him satisfied at the club[1].
Bayern Munich's interest in Woltemade remains confirmed by experts like Claudio Pizarro, who highlighted Woltemade's potential and why Bayern are keen on the German striker. Though the transfer is off for now, there is speculation that Bayern could target Woltemade again in summer 2026 when the market might reopen[2][3][4].
During the Supercup match, Woltemade had two opportunities to score the equalizer for Stuttgart but missed both times. In the 24th minute, Manuel Neuer, the goalkeeper for Bayern Munich, made an outstanding save to prevent a Stuttgart equalizer. The goal was secured by a cross from Serge Gnabry, with Harry Kane and Luis Diaz scoring for Bayern Munich in the 18th and 77th minutes, respectively.
Christoph Freund, sports director for Bayern Munich, noted that the transfer window is still open for another two weeks, but it seems that the transfer of Woltemade to Bayern Munich this summer is unlikely. Jamie Leweling scored a late goal for Stuttgart in the 90.+4 minute, but it came too late to change the outcome of the match.
In summary, Nick Woltemade will remain at VfB Stuttgart for the 2025-2026 season, with Bayern Munich's transfer interest effectively on hold but potentially resuming next year[1][3][5]. The Supercup match marked a disappointing day for Woltemade, who failed to score and saw his transfer to Bayern Munich fall through.
Other sports like basketball and tennis have captured the attention of some Stuttgart fans during the off-season, with Nick Woltemade's transfer saga taking a backseat. Despite the defeat in the Supercup, football remains a source of hope for both Stuttgart and Woltemade, as there's speculation about a potential target for Woltemade in summer 2026.
