Bundesliga officials face intensified advice from Woltemade advisors ahead of the Supercup match
In the upcoming Supercup match this Saturday at 8:30 PM, two German football giants, Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart, will square off. However, the spotlight is not solely on the game itself, as the transfer saga involving striker Nick Woltemade casts a long shadow over the proceedings.
The 23-year-old Woltemade, who has been linked with Bayern Munich, has already agreed to join the record champions, according to his agent. Yet, no official negotiations between the clubs have taken place. For an ambitious German national player like Woltemade, joining Bayern Munich presents a significant career opportunity.
Despite Woltemade's agreement, VfB Stuttgart has not been willing to enter negotiations with Bayern Munich officials regarding his transfer. This stance was reaffirmed recently when Stuttgart ruled out the transfer for the 2025 summer window, insisting that Woltemade will remain at the club for the entire season.
The disagreement over the transfer fee centers on valuation differences. Stuttgart reportedly set a price of around €75 million for Woltemade, while Bayern Munich's latest offer was claimed by Woltemade's agent to be over €60 million. Initially, Stuttgart seemed willing to accept a fee in the €60 million range, but then reversed to demand closer to €75 million, leading to a breakdown in talks before the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup match.
Bayern Munich's offer includes a share in the resale of Woltemade, but Stuttgart's CEO, Alexander Wehrle, has set a deadline for clarity about Woltemade's future by the kick-off of the Supercup match. Despite Bayern's continued interest and reported offer, Stuttgart rejected moves below their valuation.
Meanwhile, Stuttgart is already scouting potential replacements, highlighting that a future transfer remains on the horizon. There is broad expectation within Stuttgart that Woltemade will likely join Bayern Munich in the summer of 2026, just delayed beyond the current season.
The Supercup match between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart is a significant event, as it is covered by both "Stuttgarter Zeitung" and "Stuttgarter Nachrichten". Regardless of the transfer saga, fans of both clubs are eagerly anticipating the clash, hoping for an exciting and competitive encounter.
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