Bavaria’s interest in the Stuttgart striker has now penetrated. Regardless of whether he will change in this or next summer, Nick Woltemade seems to be suitable for becoming the successor Kanes.
The price tag is horrendous. VfB Stuttgart would probably request 60 million euros to sell Nick Woltemade. But that would only be justified, if you look at the current striker market in Europe. Benjamin Šeško or Viktor Gyökeres are traded for even higher sums.
Finding a strong nine is as difficult as looking for a parking space in downtown Munich. Speaking of Munich. FC Bayern would like to be heard, as can be heard. It is even rumored that the striker and the German record champion would be largely united. This is denied by the clubs, after all, Woltemade is currently under contract with VfB until 2028. After Florian Wirtz’s commitment fell into the water, Bayern apparently want another German vertical starter.
That seems understandable. Harry Kane will be 32 in a month and could leave Bayern in the foreseeable future to return to England and break the Premier League Torrecord from Alan Shearer. At the same time, the playing style of both attackers is quite similar in some facets. Both are specialists in what the English call “hold-up play”, that is, in the ball acceptance and in holding the ball near the opposing defense. With your back to the gate or with your face to the housing in front of the penalty area, Kane and Woltemade can do a lot.
Woltemade is a bit more tricky on the ball, which many did not necessarily believe him due to its size of 1.98 m. In the air, in turn, despite these physical advantages, it is far from at a level. But he may still be able to develop into a competent header.
Even before Thomas Müller’s departure, who is currently playing his last missions for Bavaria at the club World Cup, there was a striker in the squad. You may also go into the next season without further nine. For Woltemade, an additional season in Stuttgart under an intelligent ball owner like Sebastian Hoeneß could be helpful.
At the same time, the 23-year-old could be built up in the shadow of Kane this summer and increasingly received more missions. How the Woltemades would influence the chances of using the 2026 World Cup in North America is on another sheet.
A tactical variant with Kane and Woltemade seems to be less recommended in the double storm. Of course, Woltemade is currently playing at the U21 European Championship alongside a second striker like Nelson Weiper or Nicolò Tresoldi, but the system of Antonio di Salvo is designed differently: deep defense and many switching attacks on their own leadership.
The Bavarians usually play with high ball holders and need offensive forces that dynamically come behind the defense. Neither Kane nor Woltemade are explosive deep runners. In this respect, it is rather realistic that Bayern are still looking for another offensive player regardless of Woltemade.
Her interest in wing attackers such as Nico Williams and Rafael Leão is well known and will certainly remain. Because a complement to the offensive midfield with playmaker Jamal Musiala and right winger Michael Olise is necessary after Leroy Sané’s departure. However, it is still in the stars whether a transfer in the top segment will succeed in the top segment.