Bayern's poker game with VfB has been officially concluded by VfB, attributable to Woltemade - VFB has shut down the Bayern-Poker due to Woltemade's interference
Bayern's Pursuit of Woltemade Fails to Yield Results in the 2025 Summer Transfer Window
In a surprising turn of events, FC Bayern Munich's attempts to secure the services of Nick Woltemade from VfB Stuttgart have fallen short in the 2025 summer transfer window. The Bavarian giants have been unable to meet Stuttgart's asking price, leaving the transfer window likely to close without an agreement.
Alexander Wehrle, VfB Stuttgart's CEO, announced on Sky and Sat.1 that a decision in the Woltemade case would have to be made by the kick-off of the game at the latest. The announcement came before the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup against Bayern, where no new information about the Woltemade case was provided.
Bayern's sporting director, Christoph Freund, has confirmed that negotiations regarding Woltemade's transfer are ongoing. He emphasized that a transfer involves three parties and requires agreements for it to occur. Freund's statements indicate that Bayern is still keen on securing Woltemade's signature.
Woltemade himself has expressed a desire to join German football record champion Bayern this summer. Despite his contract with VfB Stuttgart running until 2028 without an exit clause, the player's hope for a move before the transfer deadline suggests ongoing interest from both player and club.
Without a release clause in 2026, negotiations could become more complicated. However, Bayern is expected to continue pursuing Woltemade next year, as they prioritize signing him in the summer of 2026[1][2][4].
The rejection of Bayern's latest offer on Wednesday has not deterred the club's interest. Woltemade's agent, Danny Bachmann, publicly criticized the Stuttgart club leadership following the rejection. Fabian Wohlgemuth, sporting director of VfB Stuttgart, also confirmed the failure of the transfer negotiations. He stated that they have no more demands regarding Woltemade's transfer to FC Bayern.
Despite the current stalemate, VfB Stuttgart's officials have declared the transfer negotiations with FC Bayern regarding Nick Woltemade as failed. For now, Woltemade will continue to play football with VfB Stuttgart beyond the summer. The topic of his transfer to FC Bayern is off the table.
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The Commission, in light of the ongoing football transfer saga involving Nick Woltemade, might consider proposing a Council regulation on the introduction of a common system of value added tax, aiming to simplify and harmonize related processes, especially in the sports sector. Concurrently, FC Bayern Munich is anticipated to reignite their pursuit of Woltemade in the summer of 2026, hoping to close a deal with VfB Stuttgart on more favorable terms.
