Woltemade remains calm: the European Championship final and Bayern rumors as a challenge!

Woltemade remains calm: the European Championship final and Bayern rumors as a challenge!

Nick Woltemade speaks plainly at the press conference in Bratislava. Shortly before the U21 European Championship final between Germany and England, the VfB Stuttgart striker shows that the only thing that counts for him is the upcoming match. “It's a unique opportunity, this will be my last game in the U21,” explains the 23-year-old, who at 1.98 meters is also an imposing figure. In the last two years, the German U21 has not lost a single game and is optimistic about the final, previous historical comparisons show that many U21 players went on to become world champions.

UEFA has clear guidelines: only questions about the final are allowed at the press conference. Woltemade remains cool, even if the rumors about a possible move to FC Bayern Munich continue. "I won't let the media reports influence me; now only the final counts," says the top scorer in the U21 European Championship, who has so far scored six goals and three assists in four games. Woltemade could even set the record for the most goals in a final tournament - there's something there!

An eye on the future

Woltemade, who has made a name for himself on the international stage, could take on a key role at FC Bayern, especially as a versatile hybrid player; the Munich team is ultimately looking for a successor to Thomas Müller. With 20 goals in 22 games in the Bundesliga, Woltemade makes it clear that he has the potential to get started in the top flight. “Stuttgart's sports director Fabian Wohlgemuth is firmly planning to work with me,” he emphasized, after reports of interest from Real Madrid emerged.

However, there are voices who recommend that the talented striker should first play a full season at VfB before considering a move. “It’s important that I continue to play and develop,” he says. In the upcoming games it could be about recommending himself for the senior national team, as national coach Julian Nagelsmann will be there for this crucial clash.

Team spirit and motivation

Another factor that should inspire the team is the unbroken winning mentality that the team cultivates among themselves. From the group stage, in which they beat England 2-1, to the final, the team has undergone impressive development under coach Antonio Di Salvo. The players are hungry for the title and have the opportunity to put themselves forward for next year's World Cup.

In the U21 there is not only Woltemade, other talented players are also striving for higher things. Names like Eric Martel from 1. FC Köln and Ansgar Knauff from Eintracht Frankfurt expand the potential of the already strong German team. While the European Championships are being watched with excitement, the question remains how Woltemade's career could develop - both in terms of the upcoming transfer and his sporting achievements, which could make him the top scorer in the U21 European Championships. What remains to be seen is whether he can refine his dream while also looking forward.

One thing is important for today's game: Germany wants to win the European Championship and Woltemade is ready to make history with its performance.