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Bayern’s Pursuit of Woltemade Stalls Over Valuation Dispute

Stuttgart’s refusal to meet Bayern’s valuation has prompted criticism of the club’s recruitment methods.

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Overview

  • Bayern secured Nick Woltemade’s verbal commitment after video calls with Vincent Kompany and Max Eberl, offering him a €7–11 million annual salary and a guaranteed starting role.
  • VfB Stuttgart insists the U21 European Championship’s top scorer is not for sale and demands a transfer fee between €50 million and €100 million, citing his contract until 2028 without a release clause.
  • The involvement of CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen and sporting director Max Eberl in early-stage talks with Stuttgart represents an unusually direct approach for the club.
  • Negotiations have reached an impasse over Bayern’s view of Woltemade as a long-term prospect and Stuttgart’s stance that Bayern’s offer falls below current market levels.
  • Former coach Ewald Lienen publicly condemned Bayern’s strategy of acquiring young national talent after development, calling it unfair to clubs that invested in their training.