Transfer of VfB Standout Player Suiting for England's Shores
In a surprising turn of events, the long-running transfer saga surrounding Nick Woltemade has come to an end, with the VfB Stuttgart attacker set to join English top club Newcastle United.
Initially, Woltemade had agreed to a transfer with FC Bayern Munich, but Stuttgart refused to let him out of his contract. This decision, coupled with the potential 90 million euro transfer fee, contingent upon a successful medical check, has proven to be a significant economic success for VfB Stuttgart.
Despite previous statements from VfB bosses Alexander Wehrle and Fabian Wohlgemuth that the Woltemade case was closed and off the table, it appears that the club is still actively seeking an adequate replacement for the prolific striker by the transfer deadline on Monday.
The impending departure of Woltemade could be a significant loss for the Stuttgart team, given his impressive performances last season, including scoring both in the regular time and the penalty shootout of the DFB Cup match against Eintracht Braunschweig.
Interestingly, the Supercup, won by Bayern Munich in Stuttgart about two weeks ago, did not resolve the Woltemade transfer issue. Bayern Munich's patron Uli Hoeneß and German record national player Lothar Matthäus engaged in a verbal duel over the supposedly appropriate transfer fee.
Woltemade's agent, Danny Bachmann, sharply criticized Stuttgart for its veto in the transfer negotiations. However, it appears that the club has found a satisfactory solution in the form of a move to Newcastle United.
Reports of Woltemade's transfer to Newcastle United were first reported by the "Daily Mail". It is also worth noting that VfB Stuttgart brought Woltemade in from Werder Bremen on a free transfer last year, while their previous record sale, Benjamin Pavard, moved to Bayern Munich in 2019 for around 35 million euros.
Corresponding media reports match the information provided by dpa, suggesting that this transfer is indeed imminent. VfB Stuttgart expects a decision regarding Woltemade's transfer by Friday.
The Woltemade transfer saga has been the top topic on the national transfer market all summer long, and its resolution marks a significant moment in the German football landscape.
