Bayern Munich Target Stuttgart’s Nick Woltemade, But Star Forward Favors Atletico Madrid Move

Bayern Munich Makes a Move for Stuttgart’s Nick Woltemade

Bayern Munich have set their sights on one of the most exciting prospects in German football: Nick Woltemade, fresh off a breakout year at VfB Stuttgart. It's not just talk—sources close to the club say Bayern already reached out to Stuttgart to explore how much it would take to bring the tall, technically gifted forward to Munich. Woltemade, only 23, turned heads this season by helping Stuttgart lift the DFB-Pokal and smashing in a hat-trick for Germany’s U21 team. Suddenly, his name is everywhere.

The Bayern Munich interest isn’t happening in a vacuum. Scouts from across Europe, especially in England, have been tracking Woltemade’s progress for months. Brighton & Hove Albion are big fans, and Everton has joined the list of Premier League sides with a file on him. Stuttgart, aware of the buzz, slapped a €40-50 million price tag on their young star—not a small sum for someone with a contract running until 2028. That long deal was supposed to protect Stuttgart from Europe’s big spenders, but recent developments show contracts just mean negotiation starts high.

Why Woltemade is Holding Out for Atletico Madrid

You might think a call from Bayern Munich or Premier League cash would seal the deal quickly, but Woltemade’s camp is telling a different story. According to well-placed sources, his number one choice is Atletico Madrid, and he’s made that clear to the German press. Why Spain? For a start, Atletico can offer Champions League football and a stage where German attackers often thrive. There’s also the promise of regular minutes under Diego Simeone—a manager known for getting the best out of young, physical forwards.

Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hönß openly compared Woltemade’s tools to some of the elite names in football: size that creates mismatches, strong feet and vision, and a knack for setting up teammates as much as finishing chances. Hönß predicted a future Germany national team spot for his star man, calling him one of the most “complete” attackers he’s seen in years.

Stuttgart’s situation could force their hand. The club’s European hopes hang in the balance, and if they miss out on continental football, missing the transfer windfall from a Woltemade sale could seriously set back their plans for squad building and retention. For fans, that’s a tough pill—seeing your best homegrown talent possibly leave just as he’s blossoming.

Clubs in England haven’t given up, but the €40-50 million fee is a sticking point. Woltemade isn’t just valued for his goals but his rare package of size, skill, and football IQ at such a young age. Few young attackers outside the Bundesliga have climbed the ladder this fast in recent seasons.

The ball is now in Stuttgart’s court: sell to the highest bidder, or hope for European qualification to push off the pack a little longer. Either way, Nick Woltemade’s next move is set to be one of the summer’s most-watched transfer sagas in German football.