Nick Woltemade: Back at the Weserstadion after vacation in Italy!

Nick Woltemade: Back at the Weserstadion after vacation in Italy!

On Thursday afternoon, SV Werder Bremen's Weserstadion was a little livelier than usual, as Nick Woltemade did the honors. The Bremen native, who recently returned from his vacation in Italy, took the opportunity to meet old companions and familiarize himself with the atmosphere that he knows so well. Woltemade has experienced a lot in the last few months and has currently turned professional at VfB Stuttgart.

The young striker, who made a free transfer to VfB, quickly established himself as a top performer there. Last season he scored an impressive 12 goals and contributed 2 assists in 28 games. He also scored a total of 17 goals and 3 assists in all competitions, giving him an average goal participation rate of 0.72 per 90 minutes. He has thus emerged as an integral part of the team, much to the delight of his new fans in Stuttgart Deichstube reported.

Successes and challenges

A particular highlight was his performance at the U21 European Championships, where Woltemade shone as a defining figure. Among other things, he scored a hat trick against Slovenia and goals against the Czech Republic and Italy. If he can score two more goals in the final against England on Saturday, he would equal Mark Hateley's remarkable record. After a turbulent summer during which he traveled from tournament to tournament, Woltemade spoke in a podcast about the joy, even if it wasn't enough for a title.

However, his remarkable achievements have further fueled speculation about his future. Some of Europe's biggest clubs are showing interest in the young talent, including FC Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Real Madrid. According to Transfermarkt, Woltemade has already reached personal agreements with Bayern. However, whether a transfer takes place depends on negotiations over a transfer fee, which could amount to around 80 million euros.

Market value and prospects

Woltemade's market value has increased from just over 5 million euros to around 30 million euros over the last year, making him one of the most valuable players in Stuttgart and a promising footballer in Germany. He is currently one of the top 3 market values ​​in the Stuttgart squad and is the 12th most valuable German player in the world. This clearly shows that Woltemade has great potential and that the big clubs are vying for him.

After his visit to the Weserstadion, he is expected to return to his family before the exciting phase of the transfer or possibly the preparation for the new season begins. One thing is certain: Nick Woltemade will continue to make waves in the football world in the coming months, every step he takes.