VfB Stuttgart has rejected a lucrative offer for Jamie Leweling and has no interest in letting the national team player go. Sebastian Hoeneß has also commented on the matter.
Jamie Leweling was also present when VfB Stuttgart played a friendly match against Swiss first division club FC Lucerne on Monday afternoon. And the 24-year-old winger is set to continue wearing the jersey with the red chest ring in the future.
As Sky reported during the closed-door match and kicker can confirm, VfB rejected a lucrative offer for Leweling: AFC Bournemouth was prepared to offer €40 million for the national team player. However, the Stuttgart management team led by sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth has no interest in letting Leweling go, especially not in the middle of the season.
Leweling no longer has an exit clause
As with Nick Woltemade and his €75 million transfer to Newcastle United in the summer, VfB would be open to talks again if an “immoral” offer were made. However, a sudden departure of the key player is not in the club’s interest. In December 2024, he extended his contract early by another year until 2029 and also had a release clause of €25 million bought out. So VfB holds all the cards.
“Jamie is one of our most important offensive players; he gives us something we can really use,” said coach Sebastian Hoeneß after the 3-2 win against Lucerne, in which Leweling was substituted at half-time along with nine other field players, highlighting his “speed” and ‘straightforwardness’ in particular. He also said that he is “completely integrated into the team.” When asked whether he was firmly planning with him regardless of a financially attractive offer, Hoeneß replied: “I’m counting on it.”
Leweling has had a more than decent six months. He has collected seven points (one goal, six assists) in 14 Bundesliga appearances, two (0/2) in six Europa League appearances, and two (0/2) in three DFB Cup appearances. He particularly impressed in the 4-0 away win in Bremen in mid-December, contributing to three goals, including a thunderous long-range shot to make it 2-0 at half-time.
If he can maintain this form in the new year, he has a good chance of being included in Julian Nagelsmann’s World Cup squad. Leweling has made four senior international appearances to date.
Bournemouth, who have slipped to 15th place in the Premier League after a strong start to the season, are looking for a replacement for rising star Antoine Semenyo, who is set to join Manchester City in the winter transfer window. The 25-year-old Ghanaian can leave for a fixed fee of €74 million.