Germany under-21 nationwide crew coach Antonio Di Salvo stated that the defeat to England within the U21 Euros remaining had nothing to do with the hypothesis about the way forward for prime participant Nick Woltemade.

“This story was not the rationale for the defeat. However, it’s unhappy when forward of a remaining a switch hearsay is debated greater than the precise recreation,” Di Salvo informed Sports activities Illustrated Germany in an interview revealed on Friday.

Two days earlier than the ultimate, media reported that Bayern Munich had been enthusiastic about signing Woltemade from VfB Stuttgart.

The ahead scored six targets all through the event, however didn’t discover the goal within the remaining. Germany misplaced 3-2 to England in additional time.

Di Salvo, nonetheless, doesn’t imagine that this open debate may have affected the efficiency of his crew.

“Not likely.” If something, then it “preoccupied Nick himself.” The coach stated that Woltemade had informed him earlier than the sport that talks had been occurring within the background for a while and that his thoughts was solely on the ultimate.

In line with latest media stories, Stuttgart have rejected Bayern’s first supply for the participant.

The Bild newspaper stated that Stuttgart dismissed the bid shortly after it arrived. It stated that Bayern had provided 40 million ($46.7 million) plus 5 million in add-ons.

Stuttgart reportedly need rather more for Woltemade, who has a contract till 2028.

Woltemade, 23, helped Stuttgart win the German Cup final season and gained his first two senior caps final month.

Bundesliga champions Bayern are on the lookout for reinforcements up entrance after the exits of Thomas Müller, Leroy Sané and Mathys Tel. They’re additionally with out Jamal Musiala for a number of months attributable to a fibula and ankle fracture.