Bayern Munich Rejected Again: Woltemade Transfer Standoff Turns Sour

Stuttgart Stand Firm as Agent Slams “Unfounded” €75m Price Tag

The summer transfer window always promises drama, but the ongoing saga between Bayern Munich, Stuttgart, and Nick Woltemade has gone from tense negotiations to a public war of words.

Bayern, the reigning Bundesliga champions, have now seen their third bid for the 23-year-old German striker rejected. This time, the offer was a substantial €60 million — a figure most expected would seal the deal. Instead, Stuttgart doubled down, demanding an eye-watering €75m, a valuation Woltemade’s agent calls “completely unfounded.”

A Battle Brewing All Summer

Woltemade

This isn’t the first time Bayern have tested Stuttgart’s resolve. Their opening bid was swiftly knocked back earlier in the summer. Then came a second attempt — €50m plus €5m in bonuses — which was also rejected. Stuttgart made it clear back in July that no offer under €65m would even be considered.

Yet now, just weeks later, they’ve raised their asking price again. It’s a bold stance, especially given that Woltemade arrived at the club on a free transfer.

For Bayern’s sporting director Max Eberl, the drawn-out negotiations seemed to have reached a breaking point. After the second rejection, he publicly declared the deal “off the table.” But Stuttgart’s ultimatum — a deadline for Bayern to submit a final bid by Saturday — lured Munich back into the chase.

The Agent’s Fury

Woltemade’s agent, Danny Bachmann, did not hold back when speaking to the German Press Agency. His frustration was clear, and his criticism pointed directly at Stuttgart CEO Alexander Wehrle and the club’s supervisory board.

“The solution demanded by Mr. Wehrle within a questionable deadline was delivered today,” Bachmann said. “The total package from Bayern and the player’s side amounted to more than €60 million, plus a share of any future resale. The supervisory board’s demand for €75 million is outside the market — especially for a domestic transfer — and is in direct contradiction to previous agreements.”

Bachmann also reminded everyone that in March and again in mid-June, Stuttgart had supposedly promised a “solution-oriented” approach when the time came for Woltemade’s next career step. For him, the opportunity to join Bayern — Germany’s record champions and a permanent Champions League fixture — is exactly that step.

Why Stuttgart Are Digging In

Woltemade

From Stuttgart’s perspective, losing Woltemade now would be a major blow. The 23-year-old is not just another squad player; he’s central to their attacking structure. His emergence has coincided with Stuttgart’s rise back into European contention, and letting him go just before the season starts could derail their momentum.

There’s also the business angle. With Wolfsburg and Leipzig sniffing around other Stuttgart players, the club may feel they need to send a message: they won’t be bullied into selling their stars, not even to Bayern.

Bayern’s Need for Firepower

For Bayern, the interest in Woltemade makes perfect sense. With the departure of older attacking options and uncertainty over squad depth, they’re looking for a young, proven Bundesliga striker who can contribute immediately and grow into a long-term solution.

Woltemade, with his physical presence, intelligent movement, and sharp finishing, ticks every box. He’s also a German international — the kind of signing that satisfies both sporting and symbolic needs for the Bavarian giants.

Deadlock Before the DFL-Supercup

The irony is that the two sides will face each other in the DFL-Supercup final on Saturday, just a day after the deadline Stuttgart gave Bayern. It’s a match that could easily be overshadowed by off-pitch tension.

For Woltemade himself, the situation is awkward. Publicly, he’s stayed quiet, but everyone knows the lure of Bayern is strong. Few German players turn down the chance to wear the famous red shirt and compete for trophies year in, year out.

The Price Debate

Bachmann’s argument hinges on the idea that Stuttgart’s €75m valuation is out of step with the market. And he’s not alone — many Bundesliga observers agree that figure is excessive for a domestic transfer, even for a player of Woltemade’s quality.

But Stuttgart know Bayern have the resources to pay it. In today’s inflated transfer market, holding out for maximum value has become the norm. For every agent’s cry of “unreasonable,” there’s a sporting director pointing to other mega-deals as justification.

What Happens Next?

If Stuttgart stick to their guns and Bayern refuse to meet the €75m price, the deal dies here. But football has a way of reviving even the most frozen negotiations — especially when the player wants the move and the buying club has the financial muscle to make it happen.

A wildcard possibility is that Bayern wait until January, gambling that Stuttgart’s stance will soften mid-season. Another is that the player himself pushes harder for the move, forcing Stuttgart to compromise.

Final Word

For now, all signs point to Woltemade staying put — at least until the transfer window’s final days. Stuttgart’s refusal to budge, Bayern’s reluctance to pay above their valuation, and the increasingly public nature of the dispute have all added layers of tension to what began as straightforward interest.

The headline, however, remains simple: Bayern Munich rejected again.

Whether this is the end of the road or just another twist in the saga will depend on what happens in the next few days. But one thing is certain: when Stuttgart and Bayern walk out for the Supercup final, the most intriguing storyline might not be the trophy on offer, but whether the striker leading Stuttgart’s line is playing his last game in their colours.