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Newcastle United have agreed a club-record £64 million deal to sign Stuttgart forward Nick Woltemade, with the Germany international set to travel to the North East to undergo a medical[5]. This dramatic development arrives amid weeks of intense transfer speculation involving top European clubs, most notably Bayern Munich[2][6].

Woltemade, 23, enjoyed a breakthrough season at Stuttgart, netting 17 goals in all competitions during his debut campaign and helping his club win the DFB Cup[1][2]. His performances also earned him his first senior Germany caps and the Golden Boot at the 2025 European Under-21 Championship, where he scored six goals and provided three assists[1].

Following his rise, Bayern Munich launched a persistent effort to secure his signature, reportedly offering over €60 million, but Stuttgart rejected their advances, ultimately setting a €75 million valuation and closing negotiations after their Supercup fixture against Bayern[4]. Stuttgart CEO Alexander Wehrle firmly stated, “Nick Woltemade is our player and will play for us this season. The matter is closed. Bayern Munich know that. This has been jointly communicated by us.”[1][4]

Despite ongoing rumors and media attention, Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann commented that the public transfer saga was “bad for the player, bad for the clubs,” but praised Woltemade’s calm demeanor and professionalism throughout[3]. Nagelsmann suggested that staying at Stuttgart would not have been a bad decision, though joining Bayern could have also offered new opportunities if playing time was guaranteed[3].

The situation took a late twist with Newcastle entering the fray and swiftly reaching a record agreement with Stuttgart, overtaking Bayern and other suitors[5][6][7]. Reports indicate the transfer is advancing rapidly and an official announcement could follow his medical[5][6][7][8].

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