Key Takeaways:
- Bayern Munich’s €55 million offer for Nick Woltemade, with the striker waiving further fees to total €60 million, was rejected by Stuttgart
- The Swabians are demanding over €70 million for the 23-year-old German international, leading Bayern to withdraw from talks
- Woltemade’s agent, Danny Bachmann, publicly condemned Stuttgart’s management for reneging on prior commitments
Negotiations Collapse Over Valuation
Stuttgart have dismissed Bayern Munich’s bid for Nick Woltemade, significantly reducing the likelihood of a transfer for the 23-year-old striker this summer, according to “Bild.” During a video conference between the two clubs’ senior management, Bayern offered €55 million for Woltemade. The striker was prepared to forego further entitlements, raising the total package to €60 million. Despite this, Stuttgart rejected the offer, stating they would only consider amounts exceeding €70 million.
🚨🧨 Nick #Woltemade’s agent, Danny Bachmann, on the declined FC Bayern offer via DPA:
“The solution demanded by Mr Wehrle this week, within the framework of a questionable deadline, was today delivered as a complete package from the interested party and the player’s side… pic.twitter.com/WFeFIw230K
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 13, 2025
Bayern Munich subsequently decided to withdraw from negotiations, with the prospective transfer now close to collapse. Woltemade has reportedly settled on personal terms with the Bavarians and expressed a strong desire to join the Allianz Arena outfit.
Agent’s Outspoken Criticism
Following the breakdown in talks, Woltemade’s agent, Danny Bachmann, gave a forthright interview to DPA criticising Stuttgart’s decision-makers. Bachmann accused the club of failing to honour promises made in March 2024 and again in June, where Stuttgart’s representatives had committed to making a decision regarding Woltemade’s future once a new step was available.
In his statement to DPA, he maintained: “In March 2024 and most recently in June, Stuttgart committed to make a decision as soon as the next step in his career became possible. For an ambitious German international, a transfer to the record German champion and regular Champions League participant is a huge opportunity,” he began in an interview with DPA.
Bachmann continued: “The decision requested by Mr. Alexander Wehrle this week under a questionable deadline was provided on Wednesday with a combined package from the interested club and the player’s side, amounting to more than 60 million euros plus a resale clause. The response from Stuttgart’s Supervisory Board was a demand for a fee of 75 million euros for a player who arrived as a free agent. This is not only completely unjustified—especially for a domestic transfer—but is in clear contradiction with the aforementioned commitments,” added Bachmann.
Financial Details of the Proposed Transfer
| Offer from Bayern | Additional Contribution (Woltemade) | Total Offer | Stuttgart’s Demand | Player’s Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| €55 million | €5 million (waived by player) | €60 million | Over €70 million (reportedly €75 million) | 23 |
Conclusion
With Bayern Munich standing firm on their valuation and Stuttgart insistent on a minimum of €70 million, Nick Woltemade’s potential move to the Bundesliga champions is now all but off the table. The impasse has attracted public criticism from the player’s agent, further intensifying scrutiny on the club’s transfer policy.
