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Matthäus and Hoeneß: A dispute about Woltemade and personal attacks!
Lothar Matthäus criticizes Uli Hoeneß in the dispute over Nick Woltemade. An alleged transfer fee of 80-100 million euros is being discussed.
Matthäus and Hoeneß: A dispute about Woltemade and personal attacks!
The sporting dispute between former football greats Lothar Matthäus and Uli Hoeneß has caused a stir in recent days. Matthäus, who is considered one of the best German footballers, does not believe in a reconciliation with the honorary president of FC Bayern Munich. He emphasizes that it makes no sense to sit down at the same table with Hoeneß because he has the feeling that “reciprocity is missing” when it comes to respect for life's work. In a column he expressed his opinion on the transfer situation for the talented Nick Woltemade from VfB Stuttgart and brought transfer fees of 80 to 100 million euros into play, which brought Hoeneß onto the scene. [NWZonline].
This dispute began in response to Matthäus' speculation about Woltemade's transfer fee. Hoeneß sharply criticized Matthäus and accused him of not having “all his cups in the cupboard.” This statement from Hoeneß prompted Matthäus to clarify his point of view. “I didn’t claim that Woltemade costs 100 or 80 million euros,” said Matthäus. He is of the opinion that a transfer fee of 60 million euros for the U21 European runner-up is set too low and sees amounts between 80 and 100 million euros as legitimate. Matthäus also points out that Hoeneß may not be up to date on the transfer market. n-tv makes it clear that Matthäus recognized Woltemade as an outstanding talent three years ago.
The influence of opinions
The conflict sheds light on the issues that former professionals raise in the media. Matthäus sees Hoeneß' criticism as a personal attack and countered that the comments about the transfer were unfounded. “The discussion about Woltemade shows how widely the spectrum of opinions can sometimes differ,” says Matthäus. After all, according to reports, Woltemade is already showing interest in a move to Munich, even if no agreement has yet been reached between Bayern and Stuttgart. [FAZ.net].
The strong opinions of Matthäus and Hoeneß are not the end of the story. Matthäus recommends that Woltemade should stay in Stuttgart for another year and then move to Bayern after the 2026 World Cup. He is convinced that Woltemade, who at the age of 23 has already achieved considerable success, has a bright future ahead of him. Fredi Bobic, former sports director of VfB Stuttgart, advises the young talent to first prove himself at a high level. Bobic emphasizes that it is important to appear particularly strong in international comparison. This leaves the question of how the situation surrounding Nick Woltemade will develop - and whether the personnel dispute between Matthäus and Hoeneß can one day be resolved.