Bayern Munich Pursues Striker Nick Woltemade
Desire to Join Bayern Munich Expressed by Woltemade, Shooting Star Player
The Bayern Bid
Munich, as reported by Bild and Sky, is gung-ho about acquiring prodigy Nick Woltemade this summer. Allegedly, the 23-year-old striker has struck a deal with the German champions, and a seven-year contract awaits him in Munich. The Bavarians are now set to negotiate with VfB Stuttgart for his transfer.
However, Woltemade's transfer might not come cheap. Despite his current contract with Stuttgart extending to 2028, presumably without a release clause, the expected cost is eye-watering. Recent remarks by CEO Alexander Wehrle confirm Stuttgart's intent to keep him, emphasizing, "We're going into the next season with Nick. Period!"
Bayern Courtship
Bayern fueled Woltemade transfer rumors during the Club World Cup, with sporting director Christoph Freund praising, "Nick is playing exceptionally well, in top form. He's an exceptionally talented German player." Bayern president Herbert Hainer followed suit, lauding, "Nick Woltemade has had a phenomenal development, terrific for German football, and for Bayern — we're thrilled about every exceptional German footballer."
Woltemade has delivered impressively lately. He won the DFB Cup with Stuttgart, debuted at the Nations League Final Four tournament, and now he's gunning for the U21 European Championship title. Stuttgart had wanted to extend Woltemade's current contract, with a pay raise, but his management turned down the offer.
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Detailed discussions between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart are forthcoming once the UEFA European Under-21 Championship concludes, but a transfer values dispute looms large. Bayern initially hoped to secure Woltemade for around €50 million. However, Stuttgart has significantly inflated the asking price to around €100 million after realizing Bayern’s interest and Woltemade’s resolve to transfer. Stuttgart is adamant to retain their prized asset despite the hefty price tag.
Negotiations are anticipated to intensify as the U21 Championship nears its conclusion, with Woltemade’s personal agreement with Bayern and the clubs’ intended negotiations being the key factors driving this pursuit. The future of Germany's star striker could soon be decided as Bayern vies for the high-profile transfer against the formidable Stuttgart.
- Bayern Munich's pursuit of striker Nick Woltemade could set a new transfer record in European football leagues, as Stuttgart has reportedly inflated the asking price to an estimated €100 million, despite Bayern initially offering around €50 million.
- As the UEFA European Under-21 Championship reaches its climax, negotiations between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart are expected to intensify, with Woltemade's personal agreement with Bayern and the clubs' intentions being the main drivers of this high-profile transfer.
