
Bayern Munich’s summer transfer strategy appears to be rapidly evolving, with the club now putting its full weight behind a deal for VfB Stuttgart attacker Nick Woltemade. What began as tentative interest has now become a full-blown pursuit, as Bayern accelerates negotiations and sets its sights on landing the 23-year-old German talent.
According to Bild, several key developments behind the scenes have pushed this transfer forward in recent days:
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Green Light from the Top: During a supervisory board meeting on Tuesday in Munich, Bayern gave the official go-ahead to pursue Woltemade. Club legend and honorary president Uli Hoeneß was reportedly present and voiced his support for the move.
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Direct Contact Initiated: On Thursday evening, Bayern sporting director Max Eberl contacted his Stuttgart counterpart, Fabian Wohlgemuth, to formally express Bayern’s interest. However, this came after Bayern had already spoken to Woltemade privately, which reportedly irked Stuttgart’s leadership.
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Player Ready to Leave: Woltemade, who is coming off a strong campaign and a standout showing with Germany’s U-21 side, is believed to be unhappy with Stuttgart. The club’s renewal offer of €2.5 million per year fell flat, and the forward feels underappreciated. By contrast, Bayern’s salary proposal — reportedly between €6 million and €10 million gross annually with performance bonuses — has turned his head.
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Stuttgart’s High Price Tag: Despite Bayern’s growing confidence, there’s a significant gap between both clubs’ valuations. Stuttgart is holding out for around €100 million, while Bayern believes a fee closer to €50 million is more realistic. Nevertheless, with Woltemade eager to make the move and Champions League football on the line, both sides are expected to intensify talks in the coming days.
This shift in transfer priorities also reflects a larger tactical pivot for Bayern. After missing out on Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, the club seems to have recalibrated its summer ambitions. Rather than chasing a traditional winger or marquee name, Bayern sees Woltemade — tall, technically gifted, and tactically versatile — as the centerpiece of a new attacking approach.
If negotiations proceed smoothly, Bayern could secure the deal before their Club World Cup clash with Flamengo, signaling a strong statement of intent ahead of the new season.
For Stuttgart, the potential departure of one of their top assets is a bitter pill — especially under controversial circumstances. But for Woltemade, the move represents a leap to the top of German football, with silverware and a grander stage beckoning.
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