VfB maintains its stance that Woltemade will persist in his position
VfB Stuttgart Stays Firm on Woltemade Amid Bayern Munich Pursuit
VfB Stuttgart is gearing up for the new Bundesliga season at Lake Tegernsee, with the DFB Cup winners set to face Bayern Munich in the Supercup on August 16 at home. However, the focus of the team is not only on the upcoming match, but also on the transfer saga surrounding striker Nick Woltemade.
Woltemade, who has expressed his desire to switch to Bayern Munich this summer, is currently back in the circle of his Stuttgart teammates. Despite strong interest and offers from Bayern, VfB Stuttgart does not want to sell him this summer. Stuttgart CEO Alexander Wehrle has firmly ruled out negotiations for Woltemade, stating the striker will be staying at Stuttgart for the next season.
Bayern Munich have made offers for Woltemade, with the latest bid around €55 million, but Stuttgart has rejected these, reportedly wanting at least an additional €10 million to even consider negotiations. It remains uncertain if the two clubs will reach an agreement before the transfer window closes.
Meanwhile, other clubs like Manchester United and Newcastle have shown interest in Woltemade, which adds competitive pressure on Bayern and Stuttgart in this transfer saga.
Enzo Millot, a potential transfer candidate for VfB Stuttgart, is also at Lake Tegernsee. Millot has several options and this decision-making process could take "days, possibly even weeks." He has been excused from the test match against Celta Vigo and is taking time to make the right decision about his future.
Woltemade participated in a first session on the pitch with his colleagues in heavy rain. Sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth stated that Woltemade made a motivated impression during their conversation. However, no formal negotiations are ongoing according to Stuttgart's CEO, but the situation remains dynamic with Bayern still eager and Stuttgart considering their options very carefully.
Table:
| Aspect | Current Status | |----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------| | Stuttgart's position | Not willing to sell; Woltemade to stay for 2025/26 season | | Bayern Munich's interest | Strong interest; bids rejected; possibly need to raise offer | | Transfer deadline possibility | Stuttgart may set a deadline around Aug 16 DFL-Supercup | | Other interested clubs | Manchester United, Newcastle monitoring situation |
The first competitive game of the new season for VfB Stuttgart is still almost three weeks away, but the transfer drama surrounding Woltemade is already heating up. Stay tuned for more updates as the situation develops.
[1] Source: Stuttgarter Zeitung
[2] Source: Sport Bild
[3] Source: Goal
[4] Source: Bavarian Football Works
Despite the ongoing transfer pursuit from Bayern Munich, VfB Stuttgart remains resolute, planning for the new season with Nick Woltemade as part of their squad. Meanwhile, Woltemade's passion for football remains undeterred, participating in training sessions with his teammates, awaiting a decision on his future.
