Supercup victory in Stuttgart: First Bayern title: No Woltemade, but Díaz already delivers

Luis Díaz was in the middle of the jubilation of the Supercup winner, Nick Woltemade was a few meters away and applauded. Unlike the Colombian, the German vertical starter will probably not overstrip the FC Bayern jersey this season. From VfB Stuttgart’s point of view, the transfer saga is over the 23-year-old. There was a basket for the Munich Causa Woltemade. They did not want to spend 70 million euros on – at least so far. For Díaz, on the other hand. And it delivers directly.

Wehrle: “The file is closed”

The Woltemade Poker was of course the big topic around the 2: 1 (1: 0) victory and the associated first title win of Bayern. At least for VfB it has been done since Saturday. “The file is closed,” said CEO Alexander Wehrle. “The topic is off the table,” said sports director Fabian Wohlgemuth. That means: The Munich people may make your way into your dream player.

Bayern sports director Christoph Freund said in football. The fact that the record champions still turned the DFB Cup winner in the remaining two weeks of the transfer period actually seem almost impossible.

If he tries it at all. It may strike again elsewhere – with the ex -Leipzig Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea, for example. In addition, the Díaz debut feeds the hope of Bayern, and even having a really good grip on the offensive.

Díaz impresses with diligence – and hits the head

The newcomer from FC Liverpool played “very good”, said Freund. “You saw how hard he is.” In fact, the 28-year-old had noticed more through his commitment to his header in the 77th minute than through spectacular degrees. The combination of both should make him a key and difference player in the long run.

The much-noticed competitive premiere including the goal celebration for the died Liverpool ex-colleague Diogo Jota should give him a boost.

With a Harry Kane, a Michael Olise and a Serge Gnabry in the form of Saturday, something works in Bavaria’s offensive. And even more with Díaz. Star shopping is “dangerous and unpredictable”, said goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. The German World Champion goalkeeper from 2014 was the strongest Munich in Stuttgart and showed several good parades – also against Woltemade.

VfB: No worries about the “Woltemessi”

The “Woltemessi”, as Neuer called the attacker full of recognition, would be too happy to switch to Bayern this summer. Unlike his advisor, he has hardly noticed the frustration at least so far. You have no doubt about the fact that the player now swallows the disappointment completely and continues to hang up fully at VfB, where he still has a contract until 2028 and no exit clause.

He will continue to expect a “motivated” Woltemade in the future, said sports director Wohlgemuth. With his performance against Bayern, the striker gave a “good answer” to all the hustle and bustle, said coach Sebastian Hoeneß.

The big chance in the 24th minute – it still fit into the picture. Woltemade near despair. First in terms of future planning, then in front of the goal. It may help the top scorer of the past U21 European Championship when it becomes calmer again after turbulent months. Or he will even meet at the Bundesliga start next Saturday at Union Berlin.

Confidence before league start against Leipzig

The Bayern will start the new Master bowl mission against RB Leipzig on Friday. The short preparation after the club World Cup was used almost optimally, said sports director friend. And about the difficult circumstances only “spoken, but not complained,” said coach Vincent Kompany.

Also and especially when it comes to fitness, the Munich people have to increase. A little finger was still the first title of the season. In one evening full of messages. Whether to Woltemade or 70 million man Díaz.