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Transfer poker for Woltemade: Hoeneß vs. Matthäus in an exchange of blows!
Nick Woltemade in transfer focus: Bayern Munich is interested, while Uli Hoeneß criticizes Lothar Matthäus.
Transfer poker for Woltemade: Hoeneß vs. Matthäus in an exchange of blows!
The transfer poker surrounding Nick Woltemade, the talented striker from VfB Stuttgart, is currently causing a stir in football. Bayern Munich in particular has its eye on the U21 European champion, which led to a heated exchange between Uli Hoeneß, the honorary president of FC Bayern, and Lothar Matthäus, the former world champion. However, as Tipico reports, the Munich-based move is not without controversy.
Hoeneß heavily criticized Matthäus, calling his statements about Woltemade “not all the cups in the cupboard.” Matthäus countered that he didn't take Hoeneß's insults seriously and said he lived in a world of his own. This dispute is not only heated, but also symptomatic of the tensions that can be felt during this transfer period. Woltemade himself apparently wants to move to Bayern Munich. However, the transfer fee is seen as controversial - Matthäus is demanding between 80 and 100 million euros, while Hoeneß interprets this as a means of putting pressure on VfB Stuttgart, who could be a loser if the transfer fee is lower.
Woltemade's career on the rise
Nick Woltemade drew attention to himself with his outstanding performances at the last U21 European Championship. He was even named top scorer despite his team losing to England in the final. His contract with VfB Stuttgart runs until June 30, 2028 and does not include an exit clause, which further complicates the negotiations. Matthäus, who finds it inappropriate that Hoeneß sets the transfer fee so low, emphasizes that the football business has evolved and the demands have therefore increased.
As is well known, the transfer market is a dynamic terrain. As Statista explains, there are two transfer periods each year in the world of football during which clubs can borrow, buy or sell players. The transfer fees are often characterized by great variance. Spartak or Bayern have to calculate carefully, as it is known that only a few clubs are able to invest three-digit million amounts. An example of a gigantic transfer fee is the transfer of Neymar to PSG for 222 million euros in 2017.
The Bundesliga in focus
In the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich was the club with the highest spending in the 2024/2025 season with 149 million euros. However, these large sums are not always directly related to sporting success, as past transfer movements make clear. Despite numerous financial gains in international football, there is a transfer deficit in the Bundesliga with expenses exceeding income. For VfB Stuttgart, how they deal with the situation surrounding Woltemade will play a crucial role in order not to fall behind in this tense situation.
How time passes and the negotiations develop remains to be seen. The eyes of football fans are eagerly awaiting whether Woltemade will actually pull on the FC Bayern jersey or whether it will be the pressure from Hoeneß and Matthäus that sets the course for the future of these two players. The transfer market remains an exciting playing field that keeps not only the clubs but also the fans on tenterhooks.