Before the Supercup, Woltemade's counselor escalates the tension - In the run-up to the Super Cup, Woltemade's advisors are intensifying demands.
In the world of German football, the transfer saga surrounding Nick Woltemade, the striker for VfB Stuttgart, and FC Bayern Munich has taken a new turn. The deadline for a potential move before the Supercup, scheduled for this Saturday, has come and gone without a deal being struck, leaving Woltemade at Stuttgart for the 2025-26 season.
Bayern Munich, the reigning champions of the Bundesliga, had made an offer of around €60 million, including add-ons, for the German national team player. However, this offer fell short of VfB Stuttgart's asking price of approximately €75 million. The Stuttgart supervisory board's demand for such a high fee has been met with criticism, given that Woltemade came to the club for free and has a salary ranking in the lower midfield.
Despite the current impasse, the consensus among both Stuttgart and German media is that Woltemade's move to Bayern is merely delayed, with a likely transfer occurring in summer 2026 rather than 2025. In the meantime, Stuttgart is reportedly beginning to look for potential replacements for their star striker.
The negotiations are taking place in Munich, with Woltemade's agent applying pressure on VfB Stuttgart to agree to the transfer. Alexander Wehrle, CEO of VfB Stuttgart, has emphasized the need for clarity about Woltemade's transfer by the Supercup.
The Supercup between VfB Stuttgart and FC Bayern Munich will undoubtedly be a heated affair, not just on the pitch, but also off it, as both clubs navigate this complex transfer situation. The future of Woltemade remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the demand for a resolution is growing.
As the transfer window closes and the season begins, fans of both clubs will be watching closely to see how this saga unfolds. Will Woltemade stay at Stuttgart for another year, or will he make the move to Bayern? Only time will tell.
References: [1] German Press Agency [2] ESPN [3] Sky Sports [4] Bild [5] Goal.com
- The Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/81 of 20 December 1991 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal might offer a model for negotiation for VfB Stuttgart and FC Bayern Munich, considering the complexities and potential add-ons in transfer deals.
- Amidst the European leagues' football rivalries, the transfer saga between Nick Woltemade and FC Bayern Munich echoes the intense competition inherent in sports, much like the struggle for territory in cattle markets regulated by Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/81 of 20 December 1991 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal.
