Bayern Munich’s pursuit of VfB Stuttgart’s Nick Woltemade was a long and confusing saga that has come to a seemingly anticlimactic end as no agreement has been reached.

Champions Bayern Munich eased past VfB Stuttgart 2-1 on Saturday thanks to goals from Harry Kane and new signing Luis Diaz to lift the German Supercup. The Bavarians were sharper throughout and their keeper and man-of-the-match Manuel Neuer was in fine form less than a week before the Bundesliga season starts.

Forward Tiago Tomás has returned to VfB Stuttgart from Wolfsburg. The 23-year-old Portuguese has signed a contract until 2029 and will train with the Stuttgart squad for the first time on Sunday, the German Cup winners said on Saturday.

After weeks of speculation over Nick Woltemade’s future, VfB Stuttgart chairman Alexander Wehrle has seemingly ruled out a move to Bayern Munich once and for all.“Nick Woltemade is our player and