U21 European Youth Championship, Germany U21 lost 2-3 to England U21 overtime, and Waltermad failed to score. Two days before the final, it was reported that Walter Made hopes to play for Bayern next season. Walter Mad’s contract with Stuttgart will be in 2028 and there is no termination clause. Waltermad's De's turnover is 30 million euros, and Stuttgart hopes to at least double it.

In response to this, German U21 coach Anthony DiSalvo said: "All this off-court noise is not very ideal, but this is not the reason why we lose the game."

When asked whether the transfer rumors of Waltermad affect the team, German U21 midfielder Martel responded: "No, this has no effect."

German U21 midfielder Neble said: "This is completely nonsense. Waltermad is completely focused on the game against England and wants to win, and he cannot score goals in every game. Waltermad has given everything."