The reference to the Woltemade millions — a money stash whose existence is rumored but remains unconfirmed.

VfB Stuttgart Aims for a Powerful Team Amidst Financial Boost

VfB Stuttgart, the German football club, is determined to build a strong team, despite recent departures and financial gains. The club's sports director, Fabian Wohlgemuth, has emphasized their intention to buy players at market-appropriate prices, avoiding overpayments due to potential selling clubs' financial advantages.

In a recent development, Nick Woltemade, a key player for Stuttgart, transferred to Newcastle United. Woltemade's first public appearance for his new club came after the deal, while back at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, he watched Stuttgart's match from the tribune in a club suit. The club received around 90 million euros from the transfer, a significant sum that they plan to use to address financial needs and potential challenges.

The transfer fee is more than double what the club had previously earned from other major deals and roughly equivalent to their recent global branding partnerships. With this financial boost, Stuttgart is currently planning for Woltemade's succession.

However, the club is not immune to injuries. Deniz Undav, a striker for Stuttgart, had to be substituted early during a match against Borussia Mönchengladbach due to an injury. The exact diagnosis for Undav's injury is still pending, and a longer absence is feared.

Despite the setback, Stuttgart managed to secure their first league victory against Borussia Mönchengladbach, with Chema Andrés scoring the only goal (79'). However, coach Sebastian Hoeneß expressed displeasure about the loss of Woltemade before the first home game, despite the record sum internally.

Hoeneß has reiterated his desire for more new signings, and the first league victory does not alter this expectation. Stuttgart is searching for reinforcements and is considering players like Brajan Gruda from Brighton & Hove Albion, Bilal El Khannouss from Leicester City, and Alexis Claude-Maurice from FC Augsburg.

Despite Hoeneß's clear words about the need for harmony within the club, Stuttgart's bosses are not concerned about the current situation. They are focused on building a powerful team and addressing the financial needs that come with such ambitions.

Despite the challenges, Stuttgart remains optimistic, with Hoeneß stating that the days ahead will be intense as they work towards reinforcing their team. The club's fans can expect an exciting transfer window as Stuttgart continues to shape its squad for the upcoming season.

The reference to the Woltemade millions — a money stash whose existence is rumored but remains unconfirmed.