VFB authority annuls Woltemade agreement: "Case concluded"
VfB Stuttgart Stands Firm on Nick Woltemade Transfer
In a surprising turn of events, VfB Stuttgart's board member Alexander Wehrle has confirmed that Nick Woltemade will not be transferring to Bayern Munich this summer [1]. The decision was made due to Stuttgart's sporting goals, and the club has rejected Bayern's reported offer of €60 million plus bonuses and a resale clause [1].
The saga started when Wehrle set an ultimatum to Bayern regarding Woltemade's transfer [2]. Despite three offers from Bayern, the latest being around 63 million euros, Stuttgart has remained firm [3]. Sports director Fabian Wohlgemuth has also confirmed that they will no longer discuss the Woltemade transfer [4].
Woltemade himself had agreed to move to Bayern, but the deal is now off the table for the 2025/26 season [1]. However, Bayern continues to show interest, and there is still some ongoing speculation about a potential move in the future [3]. If Woltemade stays beyond September 2, there are no plans for an extension of his contract [4][5].
Meanwhile, Bayern has moved its focus to another transfer target, Christopher Nkunku, a former player of RB Leipzig [6]. Nkunku is currently being pursued by Bayern, and the Super Cup match between VfB Stuttgart and Bayern Munich, scheduled for Saturday evening on Sky, is still set to take place [7].
In a statement before the Super Cup match, Wehrle mentioned that they had previously discussed a possible salary increase for Woltemade [8]. He also stated that they will revisit the salary increase discussion with Woltemade's agent in the coming days [8]. Woltemade's contract with Stuttgart runs until 2028 and does not have a release clause [9].
| Aspect | Status as of August 2025 | |-------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | Woltemade transfer to Bayern | Canceled for now; Stuttgart insists Woltemade stays | | Bayern’s offer | €60 million + bonuses + resale clause rejected | | Woltemade’s contract | No extension plans if he remains beyond Sept 2 | | Future prospects | Bayern remains interested; possible move in 2026 |
Thus, the current final decision is no transfer to Bayern Munich for the 2025/26 season, but the situation could evolve in subsequent windows [1][3][5].
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In light of the current decision, VfB Stuttgart has chosen to maintain their community policy, refusing to engage in negotiations for Nick Woltemade's transfer to Bayern Munich this season. Amidst ongoing speculation, Woltemade himself remains committed to vocational training, specifically honing his skills in football.
