Transfer Decision at VfB: club president threatens FC Bayern with consequences following Coman's departure
In a surprising turn of events, the highly-anticipated transfer of Nick Woltemade from VfB Stuttgart to FC Bayern Munich has been ruled out, with no deal being finalized before the German Supercup match on August 6, 2022.
Stuttgart's CEO, Alexander Wehrle, confirmed in mid-August 2025 that Woltemade would remain with the club for the season. Wehrle stated that the transfer matter was closed, and Bayern Munich was aware of this decision.
Despite Bayern's interest and numerous negotiations, Stuttgart set a deadline for Bayern to meet their valuation of around €75 million, a figure that Bayern failed to meet. Bayern's latest offer was reportedly €60 million plus bonuses, which Stuttgart rejected, solidifying the transfer standstill.
Woltemade was featured in Stuttgart's lineup for the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup against Bayern, underscoring that he remained a Stuttgart player at that time. Although Bayern Munich has not officially closed the door on a future transfer, no deal was finalized before or by August 6, 2022.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich has seen several departures this summer, with Thomas Müller, Leroy Sané, and Mathys Tel all leaving the club. Kingsley Coman, on the other hand, is set to join Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr, with reports suggesting he could earn up to 25 million euros annually.
Bayern's sports director, Max Eberl, has also stated that Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson is not a topic at Bayern, while Xavi Simons from Leipzig and Malick Fofana from Olympique Lyon have been mentioned as potential alternatives for Woltemade.
The German Supercup between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart is scheduled for Saturday at 8:30 PM, with Woltemade expected to feature for Stuttgart, despite ongoing transfer speculation. However, Bayern will be without Jamal Musiala, who is out until November due to a severe injury.
As the transfer window closes and the season gets underway, the future of Nick Woltemade at VfB Stuttgart and potential new arrivals at Bayern Munich will continue to be topics of interest for football fans.
Nick Woltemade will continue to play for VfB Stuttgart in the upcoming German Supercup on August 6, 2022, as the transfer to FC Bayern Munich was not finalized before the deadline, despite multiple negotiations. With Woltemade remaining in Stuttgart, Bayern Munich is now looking at alternative players like Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson, Xavi Simons from Leipzig, and Malick Fofana from Olympique Lyon, as potential additions to their squad for the season.
