Berlin, July 2 (NationPress) Amidst rising speculation about his career, Germany's emerging football sensation Nick Woltemade has decided to take a break - effectively vanishing from the spotlight while enjoying a family vacation.

The 23-year-old forward for Stuttgart, whose remarkable journey from a benchwarmer to a national team player has captured the attention of German football fans, now finds himself at the heart of a significant transfer tug-of-war between Stuttgart and Bayern Munich.

Despite his popularity among fans, reports suggest that Woltemade's exit from Stuttgart is becoming more unavoidable, as discussions about the transfer fee continue to circulate.

The interest from Bayern was made public two weeks ago, leading to backlash and putting sporting director Max Eberl and the Bavarian team in an unfavorable position for unsettling the player prior to the official transfer window opening on July 1, according to reports from Xinhua.

After unsuccessful attempts to acquire players like Florian Wirtz, Jamie Gittens, Nico Williams, and Bradley Barcola, Bayern seems resolute in securing Woltemade’s services. German media indicates that a personal agreement for a contract extending to 2029, with an annual value of approximately 7.5 million euros (around 8.8 million U.S. dollars) plus bonuses, has already been reached between the player and Bayern.

Woltemade has a contract with Stuttgart lasting until 2028, complicating the transfer negotiations further.

Karl-Heinz Forster, a former German international and Stuttgart icon, candidly stated to local media, "As difficult as it may be for Stuttgart, Woltemade is set to depart."

The rapid ascent of Woltemade has become a hot topic in German football. He joined Stuttgart as a free agent from Werder Bremen in the summer of 2024 and quickly emerged as a pivotal player, even finishing as the top goalscorer in last month’s UEFA U21 European Championship.

Bayern views Woltemade as a long-term replacement for veteran forward Thomas Muller. Reports suggest that Bayern coach Vincent Kompany shared the club’s vision for him during a recent video call.

As Bayern competes in the FIFA Club World Cup, with a quarterfinal against Paris Saint-Germain scheduled for Saturday, Eberl has returned to Europe to advance discussions with Stuttgart.

Negotiations between the clubs reportedly commenced following the official opening of the transfer window on Tuesday. With the window running until September 1, Woltemade is anticipated to conclude his holiday and find out where he will be playing next season.