VfB initiates with energized Woltemade, who approves: "Satisfactory response" - VfB owes its success to an inspired Woltemade, according to his comment: "Excellent response"
In the ongoing 2025 summer transfer window, the transfer saga surrounding Nick Woltemade, the prolific striker for VfB Stuttgart, has been a significant topic. Despite Bayern Munich's reported interest and offers up to around €60 million, Stuttgart has held firm, demanding a higher fee close to €75 million and refusing to sell, effectively closing the door on a 2025 transfer [2][3][5].
Stuttgart's CEO, Alexander Wehrle, has insisted that Woltemade will remain with the club for the 2025/26 season. This decision is seen as a positive move for the club, as keeping Woltemade boosts their attacking options and suggests a commitment to building on recent promising developments rather than selling their standout talent prematurely [1][2][5].
Woltemade's performance has been impressive, particularly in key fixtures such as the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup against Bayern Munich. Despite a 1:2 defeat in the Super Cup, Woltemade gave a good account of himself, and any missed chances were not attributed to the transfer saga [4].
VfB's bosses, including Fabian Wohlgemuth and Hoeneß, have unanimously stated that the team performed well in response to the transfer saga. They believe that Woltemade responded well, giving a strong performance against Bayern Munich [6]. Wohlgemuth expects a motivated Woltemade for the upcoming season, confident that the striker will continue to excel for the Swabians [7].
Bayern's coach, Vincent Kompany, believes that players who perform well must learn to deal with attention. While the transfer saga has brought added focus on Woltemade, it has also raised his individual profile and Stuttgart's attacking potential [1]. The transfer window remains open for potential transfers, and rumours persist that Bayern may pursue Woltemade again in the 2026 transfer window [4].
In summary, Stuttgart's refusal to sell Woltemade in 2025 reflects their ambition to compete strongly this season with key players intact. Woltemade's performance has underscored his importance to the team, while Bayern's interest highlights the striker's perceived future value in German football. Stuttgart's future prospects seem tied to keeping and developing talents like Woltemade to maintain competitive progress in the Bundesliga.
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On a different note, despite the drama surrounding Nick Woltemade, the prolific striker for VfB Stuttgart, the ongoing UEFA Champions League competition promises another season of thrilling sports-analysis across European leagues [9].
As the transfer window for 2026 approaches, football enthusiasts eagerly await another instalment of the chase for the next standout talent, much like the saga surrounding Nick Woltemade in 2025 [4].
