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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Joshua Kimmich is making a mistake in not signing Bayern Munich contract
As GGFN reported this week, Bayer Munich has withdrawn its contract offer to Joshua Kimmich after the player stalled in responding. The contract was a slight increase on his current yearly wage and would have seen the German international commit to his future until at least 2028. The Bayern Supervisory Board decided to withdraw the offer, as both Uli Hoeneß and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge wanted immediate clarity on the situation. Advertisement Since withdrawing their offer, Bayern are now exploring potential replacements for Kimmich. Patience Wearing Thin The truth is that Bayern has been more than lenient with Kimmich. They've allowed the player to take his time and even explore other options while maintaining contact with the club. During this time, Bayern was even complimentary about Kimmich. Sporting director Max Eberl explained that Kimmich could if he wanted to, become a modern legend of Bayern – similar to that of Thomas Müller and Manuel Neuer. After many months of back-and-forth and Kimmich being linked with moves to Liverpool, Barcelona, and Real Madrid, it finally looked like Kimmich was ready to put pen to paper. Advertisement Instead, the player stalled once again, which is now the final straw that broke the camel's back. The Bigger Picture Kimmich must look at the bigger picture with this decision. In recent weeks, it's clear that Bayern are building for a successful future. They've recently announced the contract extensions of Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, and Dayot Upamecano while on the cusp of winning a title. Yet, Kimmich is still unsure and doesn't want to commit. At 30, it's understandable before wanting to sign another deal, but it's unclear what he's hoping for. Is he after a big money move to Real? Or perhaps somewhere in the Premier League? It remains to be seen. It feels as if Kimmich has been trying to play both sides without really knowing what a successful outcome for himself looks like. Advertisement Now, it appears that he has bitten off more than he can chew. If he doesn't sign an extension, he could move elsewhere, not be a leading figure in the team, and perhaps not win as many trophies. I believe this is a decision that Kimmich could live to regret. GGFN | Jamie Allen
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wirtz' father feels a bit sorry after son rejected Bayern Munich
Florian Wirtz' father and agent, Hans-Joachim Wirtz, said that he feels a bit sorry for Bayern Munich, and especially their honorary president Uli Hoeness, after they were rejected by his son. Wirtz was a top candidate at Bayern, but the Germany international decided to leave Bayer Leverkusen to join Liverpool. Bayern supervisory board members Hoeness and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge had made an "incredible" effort to sign his son, Hans-Joachim Wirtz told Der Spiegel magazine. He also recalled that Hoeness quickly arranged a surgery date in Innsbruck following his son's cruciate ligament rupture in 2022. "We are still grateful to him for that," he said. "I found the final phone call with Uli Hoeness very difficult." In the end, "nuances" made him decided in favour of Liverpool and there were "no major differences" in terms of salary. He said the decisive factor for the transfer to Liverpool was a personal conversation with Reds coach Arne Slot. "Arne Slot was able to convince Florian personally. He's also a very pleasant person," Hans-Joachim Wirtz said. "Arne Slot presented his playing philosophy, the team tactics in possession and pressing and how Florian can develop his strengths in these areas. That made a big impression on Florian." In addition, it was the right time for a move abroad for his 22-year-old son. "With a family, you're not as independent later on," Hans-Joachim Wirtz said.
Forbes
14-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Stuttgart Turn Down Bayern Offer For Nick Woltemade. What Happens Next?
Bayern Munich has seen a first offer for Nick Woltemade turned down by league competitors VfB ... More Stuttgart. (Photo by) Could Bayern Munich miss out on yet another transfer target? On Monday, multiple reports in Germany indicated that Bayern had an offer for Nick Woltemade turned down by Bundesliga competitors VfB Stuttgart. A report by Zeitungsverlag Waiblingen indicated that officials at VfB Stuttgart considered Bayern's offer laughable. According to the report, Bayern offered €40 million ($46.7 million) plus €5 million ($5.8 million) in bonuses. The initial fee was going to be paid in four installments. The report then adds that there have been no further negotiations between the two camps. While the talks between Bayern director of sport Max Eberl and the VfB bosses have been considered positive, some of the outside noise has been considered an obstacle to getting a deal done. Not for the first time, the main issue at Bayern appears to be the fact that the club isn't speaking in one voice. Public statements by Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen and former Bayern boss Uli Hoeneß were received negatively in Stuttgart. Indeed, Dreesen and Hoeneß have delivered very different messages to the public. "There's only one thing to say about that—Nick Woltemade is a VfB Stuttgart player,' Dreesen said to Sky Germany on Jul. 4, 2025, while the club was in the United States at the FIFA Club World Cup. 'And it's not appropriate to stir up any discussions or make comments." Then, one day later, in Bavaria, Hoeneß offered his remarks on the Woltemade situation. 'We still have time until the end of August,' Hoeneß said to the Bayerische Rundfunk. 'I consider him a very, very good player who would fit in perfectly with us, and I would be very pleased if that happens this year—and if not, then next year.' In other words, while one club official tried to calm down the situation in the United States, Hoeneß opted to pour further gasoline into the fire. It isn't the first time that Hoeneß publicly commented on the ongoing negotiations between his club and a player under contract at another team. Nick Woltemade led Stuttgart to the DFB Pokal title this spring. (Photo by JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via ... More Getty Images) Back in 2023, when Bayern was in talks with Tottenham to sign Harry Kane, Hoeneß also publicly weighed in; those comments angered Spurs boss Daniel Levy at the time and ultimately meant that Bayern had to pay a significantly higher transfer fee to get the deal done. The same could happen here as well. "We signed a long-term contract with Nick a year and a half ago,' Stuttgart sporting director Fabian Wolgemuth said to ZVW earlier in the month when asked about Bayern's interest. 'It's still valid, and therefore we expect Nick to continue playing football with us next season. I believe he'll stay here next season. Nick Woltemade is a VfB player.' What will Woltemade cost? Stuttgart will be emboldened by the fact that Eintracht Frankfurt sold Randal Kolo Muani for over $100 million to PSG in 2023 and then Omar Marmoush for €75 million ($88 million) to Man City this January. Per a report by Transfermarkt, Frankfurt has also set a price tag of over €75 million for striker Hugo Ekitiké. According to a report by Gegenpressing, the three forwards are seen as comparable players by industry insiders to Woltemade. As a result, the Swabians aren't interested in starting talks unless Bayern Munich makes an offer in the €60 million ($70 million) range. That figure is considered a starting point in transfer talks. For Bayern, however, those kinds of fees for Bundesliga players are unheard of. The Rekordmeister still lives in a world in which they could sign players from competitors for relatively little money. The rest of the league is now aware of Bayern's finances and, as a result, essentially demands Premier League money for transfers. It is a difficult situation for the Bayern bosses. On the one hand, Bayern wants to improve the roster. On the other hand, the club also intends to bring salaries and fees down to a more sustainable level. The situation might require some out-of-the-box thinking. It could also mean that Woltemade won't join Bayern after all this summer. By the way, Stuttgart signed Woltemade on a free transfer last summer from Werder Bremen.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bayern honorary president Hoeness would welcome Woltemade signing
Germany's Nick Woltemade (L) reacts during the men's Under-21 European championship final soccer match between England and Germany at National football stadium. Robert Nemeti/dpa Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness hopes that the club can sign Germany forward Nick Woltemade from VfB Stuttgart, even if they have to wait another year. "I consider him a very, very good player who would be a great fit for us," Hoeness told reporters in Munich. "I would welcome it a lot if it happens this year. And if not, then next year." Advertisement Hoeness added that Bayern are not under time pressure because the transfer window remains open until the end of August. Woltemade, 23, had a strong season and helped Stuttgart win the German Cup. He earned his first Germany caps in early June at the Nations League finals and then helped the U21 team reach the European Championship final as tournament top scorer with six goals. Stuttgart want to keep Woltemade who has a contract until 2028, or only let him go for a huge fee, with some reports speaking of up to €100 million ($118 million). Woltemade reportedly has a verbal agreement with Bayern. Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen did not want to further fuel the speculation while at the Club World Cup in the United States where Bayern were set to face Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals later Saturday. "Nick Woltemade is a VfB Stuttgart player. And therefore it is not appropriate to fuel any discussions or make any comments," Dreesen told reporters in Atlanta.
Daily Mirror
01-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Bayern Munich destroyed in savage transfer attack after Florian Wirtz failure
Bayern Munich didn't want to stump up for Florian Wirtz, with the Germany international eventually heading to Liverpool in a potential £116m deal, and now the German champions aren't willing to meet Stuttgart's price tag for Nick Woltemade - leading to a war of words between Uli Hoeness and Lothar Matthaus After missing out on Liverpool new boy Florian Wirtz, Bayern Munich need to step into the real world when it comes to transfers. That's the view of Germany legend Lothar Matthaus, who has let rip at his former club in his latest war of words with Bayern's honorary president, Uli Hoeness. The German champions lost out in the battle to sign Wirtz last month, after failing to cut a deal with Bayer Leverkusen. Their use of the media over the past 12 months to try and strong-arm a deal out of Bayer and lower the price didn't sit well with the Wirtz family, for whom a final meeting with Bayern bosses - including head coach Vincent Kompany - was the last straw. When a lack of clarity over his role in the team was presented, it was a stark contrast to what Liverpool boss Arne Slot showed, and added to their unhappiness' at Bayern's public proclamations across the previous year, Wirtz elected to move to the Premier League and Anfield. Bayern for so long felt the player was in the bag, but got things very, very wrong. Now, they're trying to tread a similar path to land Stuttgart hotshot Nick Woltemade. Amid claims of an agreement between Bayern and the player, Die Roten are going public once more, admitting they won't go near Stuttgart's £68m-plus price tag, and that a more acceptable fee needs to be found. Duly, it was reported Bayern would prefer to pay £50m. That led former star Matthaus to declare their valuation of Woltemade was "too low". Pretty tepid in truth - only Hoeness subsequently declared that the former Germany captain had "lost his mind". He added: "I've been fed up with these so-called experts for some time. With remarks like these, Matthäus is putting pressure, especially on Stuttgart. Ultimately, the club will look like the loser if the transfer fee comes in lower." Unsurprisingly, Matthaus didn't take Hoeness' comments lying down and issued his own response in BILD. He declared Hoeness "lives in his own world" and used Bayern's failure to land Wirtz - and the £116m fee Liverpool could eventually pay - to make his point. "I have to say that I'm used to Uli Hoeness' insults and I don't take them seriously anymore. He's been doing that for 20, 25 years," said Matthaus. "I don't let it get to me; that makes you thick-skinned. Uli Hoeness still lives in his own world and still hasn't understood that not only football, but also the business has evolved. "I'm aware of what's going on in the market. I mentioned €80-100m as a possible price [for Woltemade], but Uli Hoeneß apparently didn't read it up properly again. 'He's only interested in attacking other people to distract from his own mistakes. I know the market, both domestically and internationally. And I still believe this assessment is correct. [Jamie] Gittens cost around €60million [to Chelsea ] and isn't even an international player, and he's also had a worse season [than Woltemade]. "I predicted for Florian Wirtz many months ago that the total package would amount to €250m – and that's what happened. These simply are the numbers nowadays. 'At FC Bayern, things are only seen from one side. When I think of Jamal Musiala: Bayern would want much more for him than, for example, Wirtz cost. Bayern would want €180m. So why can't Wirtz cost €150m or Woltemade €80-100m? "Uli Hoeness lives in his own world. He may no longer be up to date with the transfer market. Bayern Munich wants a player who now has that market. As a reminder: FC Bayern already spent €80m on Lucas Hernández in 2019. "Hoeness should investigate internally: Why didn't FC Bayern and their scouts discover Woltemade earlier, why did they only become aware of him now? With Woltemade, the VfB management did a much better job. Instead, FC Bayern brought in Joao Palhinha for €50m, who has so far only been a backup player, barely playing even in unimportant games. These are the problems Hoeneß should be addressing.' On the subject of 22-year-old Wirtz, Matthaus admits he's intrigued by the "big challenge" he's taken in moving to England - and is clearly impressed by the Kop new boy's decision. "Personally, I also thought Florian would want to stay in Germany for the next few years. He's taking on a big challenge. It's not just a new club: it's a new mentality, a new language," Matthaus said. "But this step also shows that he's not afraid. Florian Wirtz believes in himself 100 per cent – and rightly so: I have absolute confidence in him that he'll make it at Liverpool and in the Premier League. "He doesn't have to hide from anyone. A year before the World Cup, the move is also a risk, a leap into the unknown – but his friends and family will certainly support him very well." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
