Matthäus responds to Hoeneß's criticisms in the following altercation
In a surprising turn of events, Uli Hoeneß, the honorary president of Bayern Munich, has voiced his disapproval towards Lothar Matthäus' statements regarding the potential transfer of Nick Woltemade.
Matthäus, a former Bayern player and current football commentator, recently penned a column expressing his thoughts on the Woltemade buyout situation. In the column, Matthäus expressed his support for Bayern's pursuit of Woltemade and believed that a buyout sum of 80 to 100 million euros would not have been surprising. However, it seems there may be some miscommunication or misunderstanding, as Matthäus never explicitly stated that Woltemade would cost 80 or 100 million in buyout.
Hoeneß, apparently, took issue with Matthäus' statements and criticized them as unfounded. This criticism sparked a response from Matthäus, who implied that Hoeneß might not be well-informed about the current transfer market. Matthäus also claimed that Hoeneß had insulted him, leading to a rather heated exchange between the two football legends.
Despite the controversy, it's important to note that there is no publicly known history of a feud between Hoeneß and Matthäus over the buyout sum for Nick Woltemade. Both individuals are prominent figures in German football, but no reports or credible sources document any dispute between them related to Woltemade's transfer or buyout.
As for Woltemade himself, his contract with VfB Stuttgart is still valid until mid-2028, and it appears that he has already agreed with Bayern. However, the buyout sum is the point of contention between Bayern and VfB Stuttgart, with Matthäus believing that the proposed buyout sum of 60 million euros is too low.
Matthäus previously expressed his belief in Woltemade's potential three years ago, and it seems that his faith in the young player remains unwavering. Despite the current controversy, it's clear that both Hoeneß and Matthäus share a common interest—bringing Woltemade to Bayern Munich.
As this story unfolds, it will be interesting to see how this controversy between two football legends impacts the potential transfer of Nick Woltemade to Bayern Munich. Stay tuned for more updates!
Uli Hoeneß, in his criticism of Lothar Matthäus, might have misconstrued the latter's support for Bayern's pursuit of European leagues' potential talent, Nick Woltemade. Matthäus, in his defense, has not explicitly stated that Woltemade would cost up to 100 million euros, but he did voice his belief that a buyout of such magnitude would not be surprising in today's sports market.
