Bayern Munich faces a deadline set by VfB in the poker match at Woltemade.

Bayern Munich faces a deadline set by VfB in the poker match at Woltemade.

In a turn of events, VfB Stuttgart has definitively ruled out the transfer of national team striker Nick Woltemade to Bundesliga rival FC Bayern Munich this summer. This decision was made clear by Stuttgart's CEO, Alexander Wehrle, who asserted that Woltemade "is our player and will play for us this season." [1][2][3]

The decision comes after failed negotiations between the two clubs. Bayern Munich offered around €60 million plus bonuses, but Stuttgart insisted on a valuation around €75 million, a figure that Bayern did not meet. [2][4] Stuttgart set a deadline for an agreement, coinciding with the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup match, which was not met, leading both clubs to end further negotiations. [5]

Despite Woltemade's expressed desire to join Bayern and reportedly agreeing to personal terms there, Stuttgart remains firm, prioritizing keeping the striker for the upcoming 2025-26 season. [3] Woltemade featured for Stuttgart in the recent Supercup against Bayern, signaling his commitment to stay at the club this season. [2]

Max Eberl, Bayern Munich's sporting director, had previously stated that a transfer of Woltemade was "off the table." [6] However, Eberl left a possibility open for negotiations, referring to the transfer period running until 1 September. [7]

The Supercup match between VfB Stuttgart and FC Bayern Munich is scheduled for 20:30 CET/Sat.1 and Sky on Saturday. [8] If FC Bayern Munich truly wants to sign Woltemade, they should be able to find a solution within this time frame, according to Wehrle. [9]

The ultimatum set by VfB Stuttgart for FC Bayern Munich regarding Woltemade's transfer remains in effect, implying that no decision will be made after the Supercup match. [10][11] The ultimatum states that a decision must be made in the personnel matter by the Supercup match against FC Bayern Munich on Saturday. [12] Wehrle stated that everything should be clarified by the kick-off of the Supercup match at the latest. [13]

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Despite the expressed desire of national team striker Nick Woltemade to join European-leagues powerhouse FC Bayern Munich, VfB Stuttgart remains firm about keeping him for the upcoming 2025-26 season. The ultimatum set by Stuttgart for any decision regarding Woltemade's transfer remains in effect, implying that a decision will be made by the kick-off of the Supercup match against Bayern Munich on Saturday.

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