Warnings issued by Stuttgart footballer Undav to Woltemade about a potential mental vulnerability or pitfall
In the heart of Germany, VfB Stuttgart is gearing up for an exciting new season, with key player Nick Woltemade at the forefront. Despite strong interest from Bayern Munich, Stuttgart has held firm in their negotiations, refusing a €40 million offer from the Bavarian giants.
Last season, Woltemade, a 23-year-old forward, shone brightly, scoring 17 goals and making 3 assists in 33 games. His impressive performance earned him a place in the Germany U21 team, where he contributed another 9 goals in just 5 appearances. These achievements have increased his value and reputation, making him a coveted asset.
Deniz Undav, Woltemade's teammate and fellow striker, has been offering words of encouragement to his colleague. Undav, who scored 9 goals and made 3 assists in the league last season, has advised Woltemade to focus on his performance and not let the potential move distract him. "The team needs you as much as we always have," Undav stated.
Stuttgart's team completed their training camp in Rottach-Egern, just an hour's drive from Munich. However, Woltemade was affected by the topic of the potential move to Bayern Munich during the camp. Undav, who expressed his love for Stuttgart and his identification with the club and fans, reminded Woltemade that the team stands behind him, whether he stays with the club or leaves.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich is reportedly considering alternative targets due to the difficulty of securing Woltemade this summer. This suggests that while Woltemade remains a key target, the stalled negotiations are affecting Bayern’s transfer strategy.
If the transfer does not happen this summer, Woltemade is expected to open up to moves in 2026, potentially attracting other clubs as well. For Stuttgart, retaining a highly influential attacking player who had a standout season and U21 Euros performance should benefit their upcoming campaigns. Stuttgart’s firm stance also signals their ambition to either build around Woltemade for longer or secure a much higher fee for a future transfer.
Undav, who joined the preparations late last season and was held back by a thigh injury in November, has stated that he does not have thoughts about switching clubs. He has expressed his happiness playing for VfB Stuttgart and has self-critically stated that his performance last season, with three assists, was weak for his standards. He aims to score in double digits and have many more assists in the new season.
Nick Woltemade, on the other hand, has expressed a desire to join the German football record champions, Bayern FC. However, for now, Stuttgart has shown no interest in letting Woltemade go and has turned down Bayern's advances. As the transfer window closes, the future of Woltemade at Stuttgart remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the team stands behind their star forward.
In the ongoing transfer saga, Bayern Munich's pursuit of Nick Woltemade, the standout striker for VfB Stuttgart, continues to be a topic of discussion in European leagues, specifically German football. Despite Woltemade's expressed desire to join Bayern, Stuttgart has maintained a firm stance and has yet to agree to any transfer deal.
