Unspoken understanding reached - Bayern Munich responds to Woltemade's demand: "Time to move on"
FC Bayern Munich Halts Pursuit of Nick Woltemade Following Stuttgart's Firm Stance
In a significant turn of events, FC Bayern Munich has decided to halt their pursuit of striker Nick Woltemade for the current transfer window, following VfB Stuttgart's firm stance that Woltemade will not be transferred this summer.
Stuttgart CEO Alexander Wehrle made it clear that Woltemade is their player for the season, effectively closing the case. Bayern's highest offer, reported to be over €60m, was rejected as it fell below Stuttgart's asking price of around €75m [1][2].
This turn of events has created some internal conflict for Bayern, indicating a need to reconsider their strategy regarding Woltemade and potentially look elsewhere in this transfer window. However, Bayern has not officially ruled out a future move for Woltemade entirely, leaving some ambiguity around longer-term plans.
Meanwhile, Kingsley Coman, a current player of FC Bayern Munich, is not yet involved in any transfer deal, according to Christoph Freund, the sporting director of the club. The transfer fee for Coman is not yet complete, and Freund did not want to discuss any freedoms related to his potential transfer [3].
Coman was absent from the squad in Zurich due to illness. It is unclear if Munich could potentially free up financial room by transferring Coman to Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr, but such a move could impact the club's offensive lineup [4].
The potential transfer of Coman could potentially delay the course of action in the transfer saga surrounding Woltemade. However, for now, Bayern has decided to respect Stuttgart's decision and shift focus away from Woltemade, possibly exploring other targets or waiting for a later opportunity if circumstances change.
Stuttgart, on the other hand, may also be considering replacements such as Weiper to fill any future gaps should Woltemade leave subsequently [5].
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The Commission, in light of the ongoing transfer saga, might find it opportune to submit a proposal for a directive, aiming to protect the health and safety of sports professionals from the risks associated with frequent transfer negotiations, such as psychological stress and potential burnout. In the meantime, European football leagues could consider implementing strategies to mitigate these risks, ensuring a more balanced and fair transfer market for all parties involved.
