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Atlético de Madrid has seen one of its preferred options to reinforce the attack this summer vanish. The red and white team, currently in the midst of planning for the upcoming season and evaluating several moves, had its sights set on Nick Woltemade, the rising star striker from Stuttgart. His potential arrival was in response to the imminent departure of Ángel Correa, who might embark on a new chapter at Tigres, according to various reports from Mexico.
Woltemade, 23, had an impressive season in the Bundesliga with 17 goals and 3 assists, drawing interest from major European clubs including Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool. Atlético also joined the bidding, but the response from the German club has been decisive.
Stuttgart will not entertain offers for their striker
Alexander Wehrle, CEO of Stuttgart, dismissed any possibility of the German forward leaving. In a recent statement, he affirmed that the club sees Woltemade as a key player for the upcoming season and does not consider selling him.
Although he is under contract until 2028, Wehrle acknowledged that no player is entirely off the market, but emphasized that only a significantly high financial offer could change things. Nevertheless, such a scenario now seems unlikely. Therefore, Atlético will have to explore new options in the market if Correa's departure materializes, as their primary choice to replace him has been completely ruled out.
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