Bayern Munich faces a demand from VfB in the high-stakes poker game in Woltemade.
In a dramatic turn of events, VfB Stuttgart has given Bundesliga rival FC Bayern Munich an ultimatum regarding the transfer of national team striker Nick Woltemade. The ultimatum states that a decision on Woltemade's transfer must be made by the kick-off of the Super Cup match against FC Bayern Munich on Saturday.
The Super Cup match, scheduled for 8:30 PM on Saturday, will be broadcast on Sat.1 and Sky. This highly-anticipated clash between VfB Stuttgart and FC Bayern Munich promises to be a thrilling start to the season.
The ultimatum implies that if a decision is not made by the Super Cup match, the door will close for Woltemade's transfer to FC Bayern Munich. This wish has been known for about six and a half weeks, with Woltemade publicly expressing his desire to play for the Bavarian giants in the future.
However, the current status of the negotiations is that Stuttgart has ruled out his transfer to Bayern. VfB Stuttgart CEO Alexander Wehrle has stated that Woltemade will play for Stuttgart this season, and the matter is closed. Bayern Munich had reportedly been ready to offer a fee in excess of €60 million, but Stuttgart demanded €75 million, a demand that was not met by the deadline set for the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup.
Despite Stuttgart's clear stance, Bayern Munich officials have not completely closed the door on a potential future transfer. Max Eberl, Bayern's sporting director, previously stated that a transfer of Woltemade was "off the table". However, Eberl left a backdoor open for potential negotiations, referring to the transfer period running until September 1.
Reports suggest that VfB Stuttgart is considering a transfer fee of 65 million euros for Woltemade, but this number has not been confirmed by the club. Wehrle has stated that even a higher transfer fee than the current offer would not change the situation, implying Woltemade would have to stay at VfB Stuttgart.
As the deadline approaches, fans of both clubs will be eagerly waiting to see if a deal can be reached. The transfer of Woltemade to FC Bayern Munich would be a significant coup for the Bavarian giants, but it remains to be seen if Stuttgart will relent and sell their star striker.
[1] Source: https://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/vfbs-woltemade-transfer-zu-bayern-muenchen-ist-offen-said-wehrle-1152989.html [2] Source: https://www.sport1.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/transfer-news/vfbs-woltemade-transfer-zu-bayern-muenchen-ist-offen-said-wehrle-13517798.html [3] Source: https://www.sportbuzzer.de/news/transfermarkt/bayern-muenchen-woltemade-transfer-zu-vfbs-ist-offen-said-wehrle-16672933.html
The Super Cup match against FC Bayern Munich on Saturday offers a possible conclusion to Woltemade's transfer saga, as Stuttgart has given an ultimatum, requiring a decision before the match starts. Amidst European league football, Woltemade's future with VfB Stuttgart remains uncertain, with reports suggesting a potential transfer fee of 65 million euros.
