VfB Stuttgart repeatedly stated that Nick Woltemade was not for sale but agreed to a transfer to Newcastle United after circumstances changed suddenly. The transfer reportedly approaches a nearly €100 million package, delivering transformative revenue for Stuttgart. CEO Alexander Wehrle said the club would only sell for an extraordinary offer and acted quickly in the club's interests. Woltemade's desire to leave and Bayern Munich's prior interest in retaining him influenced perceptions of the move. The sale forces Bayern to reassess attacking options with potential implications if Harry Kane departs in 2026.
After we had ruled out a transfer of Nick during the current transfer period for a long time, the circumstances changed so dramatically in a short time. We didn't want to let Nick go unless something extraordinary happened. When a deal of this magnitude is reached, we have to make a decision in the interests of VfB Stuttgart, and that's what we did. That's why the decision was made so quickly. Despite being aware of Nick's sporting value - we have agreed to a sale,
In reality, you really cannot blame VfB Stuttgart for offloading Woltemade for a financial package that totals nearly €100 million - that is game-changing money for the club. However, the knowledge that Woltemade was unhappy and wanted out, plus Bayern Munich's willingness to keep him in Germany might have warranted a little more discussion than what actually occurred. In the end, VfB Stuttgart and Woltemade got paid, while Bayern Munich is left still trying to figure out what happens if Harry Kane leaves in 2026.
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