Exceptional Athlete - Karazor is promoting Woltemade's accommodation.
VfB Stuttgart and Bayern Munich are currently locked in a transfer standoff over striker Nick Woltemade, with the former refusing to entertain any offers from the latter so far.
Despite strong interest from Bayern Munich, VfB Stuttgart's CEO, Alexander Wehrle, has publicly stated that there are no ongoing negotiations with the Bavarian giants, and Woltemade will definitely be playing for Stuttgart next season [1]. However, reports suggest that Stuttgart may set a firm deadline before the August 16 DFL-Supercup match between the two teams, requiring Bayern to submit an acceptable offer by then, or Woltemade will remain at Stuttgart regardless of price [2][3].
Bayern Munich have made a €55 million offer for Woltemade, which Stuttgart rejected. No improved offer has been made since [2][3]. The Bavarian club, who recently signed Luis Díaz for €75 million, are expected to prioritize Woltemade next [3].
Stuttgart are keen to avoid a last-minute sale and need time to find a suitable replacement, hence the deadline before August 16 [2][3]. If Bayern do not meet Stuttgart’s demands by then, Woltemade will stay at Stuttgart for the coming season [2].
Woltemade, a 23-year-old Germany international, had a breakthrough 2024/25 campaign and is under contract until June 30, 2028 [1]. Despite his expressed interest in Bayern Munich, Woltemade is currently under contract with VfB Stuttgart until 2028.
Fabian Wohlgemuth, Stuttgart's sporting director, has suggested that Woltemade is likely to be part of the squad for the new season [4]. Captain Atakan Karazor is campaigning for Woltemade to stay with Stuttgart, believing that he could be beneficial to the team [5]. Karazor described Woltemade as a "very, very pleasant guy" and a "great player" [5].
As of late July 2025, transfer talks remain stalled, with Stuttgart determined to keep Woltemade or at least wait for a higher offer before the season starts, while Bayern is prepared to be patient given the player’s desire to move [2][3]. The final decision may rest on Stuttgart’s deadline and whether Bayern can increase their bid significantly.
Community policy should be implemented if there is a dispute over the transfer of Nick Woltemade between VfB Stuttgart and Bayern Munich, to ensure fair and transparent negotiations.
Football enthusiasts across Europe are eagerly following the ongoing standoff between VfB Stuttgart and Bayern Munich, with much speculation surrounding the future of German international, Nick Woltemade.
