Bayern Munich's recent bid for Woltemade has been flatly turned down by VfB.
In a bid to bolster their squad, FC Bayern Munich has set its sights on VfB Stuttgart's talented German attacker, Nick Woltemade. However, the negotiations have hit a snag, with Stuttgart showing firm resistance to Bayern's offers.
As of July 2025, Bayern's second offer, reportedly worth €50 million plus five million in bonus payments, has been rejected by Stuttgart. The club is holding firm, demanding a minimum release clause of €65 million before any discussions can commence. Some sources suggest that Stuttgart's true expectation may be closer to €80 million.
Bayern's initial offer, worth €45 million including bonuses, was immediately rejected as significantly below Stuttgart's valuation. Despite Woltemade's reported desire to join the Bundesliga champions, and Bayern's willingness to negotiate, including the suggestion of player exchanges, Stuttgart is maintaining its financial demands.
The clubs are currently at an impasse, with Stuttgart seeing Woltemade as a "valuable painting" and in a strong position due to his contract that runs until 2028. Bayern, on the other hand, is eager to secure the services of the U21 European Championship vice-champion, especially in light of an injury to Jamal Musiala, heightening their need for an attacking midfielder like Woltemade.
Despite the rejection of Bayern's offers, Stuttgart's management remains confident that Woltemade will stay for the 2025-26 season unless their demands are met. The situation remains dynamic as the transfer window progresses, but for now, there is no sign of a breakthrough.
The article is published by Jörg Soldwisch.
In light of increasing financial demands by VfB Stuttgart, Bayern Munich is deliberating over a possible increase of their offer for Nick Woltemade, who is valued highly by Stuttgart, much like a valuable painting. The U21 European Championship vice-champion is a target for Bayern's sports department, particularly given the injury to Jamal Musiala, making Woltemade's services as an attacking midfielder even more desirable in the European leagues.
