Bundesliga
"The matter is closed" - Woltemade staying put
VfB Stuttgart CEO Alexander Wehrle has ruled out Germany striker Nick Woltemade leaving the club this summer, amidst on-going interest from Bayern Munich.
Woltemade, 23, enjoyed a stunning debut campaign at Stuttgart, scoring 12 Bundesliga goals and a further five in as many games as Die Schwaben won the DFB Cup.
After being rewarded for his superb performances with his first senior Germany caps at the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League Final Four tournament, the former Werder Bremen forward helped propel his country's U21s into the final of Euro 2025, with a tournament-leading six goals in five matches, as well as three assists.
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It’s form that has attracted the attention of leading clubs around Europe, with rumours about a move to Bayern swirling ever since board member for sport Max Eberl confirmed the Bundesliga champions’ interest in the striker at the end of June.
However, prior to the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup between Stuttgart and Bayern, Wehrle insisted the matter is now closed.
"Nick Woltemade is our player and will play for us this season," VfB's CEO told Sky Sport Germany on 16 August.
"The matter is closed. Bayern Munich know that. This has been jointly communicated by us."
Woltemade, who joined Stuttgart from boyhood club Bremen on a free transfer last summer, has a contract with the three-time Bundesliga champions until 30 June 2028.