Woltemade's value being questioned by Eberl, with the query being, "Is Woltemade worth 80 million dollars?"
The ongoing transfer saga between FC Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart for striker Nick Woltemade is creating a stir in the football world. The two clubs are currently at odds over the transfer fee, with Stuttgart demanding a hefty sum and Bayern unwilling to meet the asking price.
Stuttgart is reportedly seeking a transfer fee of between €80 million and €100 million for Woltemade, who has three years left on his contract and no release clause, giving Stuttgart a strong negotiating position[1][3]. Bayern, on the other hand, is only willing to offer a maximum of around €50 million, far below Stuttgart's asking price[1][3]. This significant discrepancy has stalled the transfer process.
Despite Woltemade agreeing personal terms with Bayern and showing a strong desire to move, Stuttgart appears determined to keep him unless their high valuation is met[1][3]. Analysts have noted the disparity in estimates, with some suggesting Woltemade's estimated transfer value is closer to €18.2 million, and Stuttgart potentially demanding a fee of around €80 million to sanction a sale[2].
Bayern's sporting director, Max Eberl, has publicly questioned whether Woltemade is worth €80 million, expressing skepticism about the high valuation and emphasizing that public negotiation of such figures could harm the process[3]. Eberl has also criticized the high sums being mentioned for Woltemade's transfer, considering it absurd[3].
In a twist, Eberl described Woltemade as an "incredibly intelligent young man" who wouldn't like his transfer being blocked by an astronomical sum[3]. Former national player Dietmar Hamann also expressed his view, considering even €50 million to be too much for Woltemade, suggesting a transfer fee between €30 and €40 million[3].
Negotiations remain ongoing, and the outcome will depend on whether Stuttgart lowers its expectations or Bayern raises its offer, or if Woltemade's desire to move influences the process further[1][3]. The current transfer fee negotiation is a testament to the complexities and challenges of modern football transfers.
| Party | Transfer Fee Demand/Offer | Notes | |---------------------|---------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | VfB Stuttgart | €80 million to €100 million | High demand due to contract length and no release clause[1][3] | | FC Bayern Munich | Around €50 million maximum offer | Willing to spend less, questioning high demand[1][3] | | Analyst Estimation | Around €18.2 million (ETV) | Possibly much lower than Stuttgart's ask[2] |
[1] Kicker (2023). Bayern and Stuttgart in Transfer Dispute over Woltemade. Retrieved from [www.kicker.de](http://www.kicker.de) [2] Transfermarkt (2023). Nick Woltemade Transfer Value Estimation. Retrieved from [www.transfermarkt.de](http://www.transfermarkt.de) [3] Sport Bild (2023). Eberl Criticizes Transfer Journalism and Woltemade's High Demand. Retrieved from [www.sport-bild.de](http://www.sport-bild.de)
The ongoing dispute between FC Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart over Woltemade's transfer fee displays the complexities of modern sports, particularly football. Despite Woltemade agreeing to join Bayern and former player Dietmar Hamann suggesting a fairer transfer fee around €30-€40 million, Stuttgart's demand for €80-€100 million continues to be a stumbling block in the negotiations.
