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Bayern Munich rejected again! New bid for Nick Woltemade snubbed by Stuttgart as team-mate admits he 'understands' why striker is pushing for transfer

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<p>According to a report from<a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/vfb-stuttgart-lehnt-zweites-bayern-angebot-fuer-nick-woltemade-ab/13397590/34942" target="_blank"><em> Sky Sport</em></a>, the Bavarians have had a second offer for Woltemade rejected by Stuttgart. The improved bid, €50 million (£43m/$58m) plus €5m in performance-related add-ons and a 10 per cent resale clause, was swiftly turned down. Stuttgart are reportedly holding firm on their €65m (£55m/$70m) valuation and have made it clear they won’t enter formal negotiations unless that figure is met. Despite the player’s growing desire to leave and Bayern’s urgency following Jamal Musiala’s injury, Stuttgart remain unmoved, determined to either keep their star man or extract maximum value if he does depart.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Woltemade enjoyed a breakout season with Stuttgart, playing a key role in their DFB-Pokal triumph and helping the club secure a top-four Bundesliga finish. He also impressed on the international stage, starring at the European Under 21 Championship and earning his senior Germany debut. With Bayern urgently needing to reinforce their attack following after <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/how-long-jamal-musiala-out-ankle-break-bayern-munich-setback-injury-fifa-club-world-cup/blt64eb2375cfbc38ac" target="_blank">Musiala’s long-term injury</a>, they see Woltemade as the ideal creative link behind Harry Kane.</p><p>However, Stuttgart are in no rush to sell, remaining firm in their stance and signalling they are prepared to keep the 23-year-old until his contract expires in 2028 <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bayern-munich-must-bid-something-extraordinary-to-get-nick-woltemade-this-summer-after-stuttgart-chief-categorically-rejected-initial-bid/blt0b924dea338552b6" target="_blank">unless an irresistible offer arrives</a>. That position has been repeatedly reinforced by chairman Alexander Wehrle, who declined to confirm or deny the latest bid but maintained a consistent message<a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/mittelstaedt-spricht-so-geht-die-vfb-mannschaft-mit-woltemade-um/13397680/35313" target="_blank"><em>.</em></a></p><p>He said: "We are not negotiating with Bayern Munich. I made my position very clear five weeks ago, and nothing has changed, Nick Woltemade will play football for us next year."</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Still, interest from Bayern continues to mount, and even team-mate Maximilian Mittelstadt admitted he understands why Woltemade might want to make the move to Bavaria.</p><p>Mittelstadt told <a href="https://sport.sky.de/fussball/artikel/mittelstaedt-spricht-so-geht-die-vfb-mannschaft-mit-woltemade-um/13397680/35313" target="_blank"><em>Sky Sport</em></a>: "If there's such an opportunity for Nick, then on the one hand, you can understand why he wants to leave. Ultimately, it's his decision. He's fully integrated with us. There would be no need to try to re-employ him; he's still a fully-fledged member of our team. We're happy to have him back and don't expect him to leave the club."</p>

WHAT MITTELSTADT SAID

<p>Negotiations remain open, but Stuttgart are unlikely to back down on their valuation. Bayern may return with a third bid as Musiala’s absence adds urgency. Meanwhile, Woltemade must walk a tightrope, pushing for a move without alienating the fans or his teammates. With the window still open, this transfer saga is far from over.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR BAYERN & WOLTEMADE?

Bayern Munich rejected again! New bid for Nick Woltemade snubbed by Stuttgart as team-mate admits he 'understands' why striker is pushing for transfer | Goal.com

VfB Stuttgart standing firm on €65m stance as Bayern Munich’s second bid for Nick Woltemade is rejected, despite team-mate backing his desire to leave

Bayern Munich rejected again! New bid for Nick Woltemade snubbed by Stuttgart as team-mate admits he &apos;understands&apos; why striker is pushing for transfer

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