In a move that evokes memories of his dominant days as Bayern Munich’s transfer mastermind, Honorary President Uli Hoeneß has thrown his weight behind the club’s pursuit of promising VfB Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade. While the transfer appears to have stalled, Hoeneß’s involvement signals Bayern’s enduring ambition to lock down domestic talent—and his words suggest the story is far from over.
Despite no formal breakthrough in negotiations with Stuttgart, the 73-year-old Hoeneß remains composed. Known throughout Germany for his relentless approach to securing Bundesliga talent for Bayern during his administrative reign, Hoeneß appears ready to resume his role as the club’s behind-the-scenes influencer.
“There’s still plenty of time until the transfer window closes at the end of August,” Hoeneß told BRsport24. “We’ve made a conscious decision to act with purpose. We’re not just signing for the sake of it.”
Hoeneß’ calm exterior belies his clear intentions: Bayern may be quiet for now, but they’re far from passive. And for a player like Woltemade—who has shown promise with Stuttgart—interest from Bayern and intervention from Hoeneß could rapidly turn speculation into certainty.
Interestingly, Hoeneß also took the opportunity to weigh in on Bayern’s other transfer narratives and internal dynamics. One of the most striking moments in the interview came when he admitted to advising Bayern legend Thomas Müller against a potential move to Major League Soccer’s LA Galaxy, urging him instead to consider retirement if Europe was no longer an option.
Beyond the headlines, Hoeneß offered a broader perspective on Bayern’s current attacking options. While acknowledging the need to bolster the left side of the front line, he praised the talent already available—most notably Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry.
“Coman, in particular, was outstanding for an hour against Boca Juniors,” he noted, referring to Bayern’s recent showing in the Club World Cup group stage. “We must be smart about additions, not just reactive.”
With Hoeneß back in the conversation and the clock ticking on the summer transfer window, Bayern Munich’s next moves will be closely watched. Whether Nick Woltemade becomes the latest talent to make the jump to Bavaria may hinge on how hard Hoeneß pushes from here—but history suggests Bayern rarely lose when he gets involved.
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