"He lives in his own world!" - Matthäus shoots back at Uli Hoeneß | OneFootball

Uli Hoeneß is not happy with German media and German pundits commenting and speculating on transfers and rumours regarding FC Bayern Munich - that much is clear. He specifically named Lothar Matthäus and his comments on how much Stuttgart should be demanding for Nick Woltemade, current transfer target of Bayern Munich, in his criticism.

Matthäus however, didn't want to take the criticism lying down and shot back at his former club chef in an interview with BILD:

“I have to say that I'm used to his (Uli Hoeneß') insults and I don't take them seriously anymore. He's been doing that for 20, 25 years. I don't let it get to me - that makes you thick-skinned. Uli Hoeneß still lives in his own world and still hasn't understood that not only football, but also the business has evolved.”

“I'm aware of what's going on in the market. I mentioned €80-100 million as a possible price (for Woltemade), but Uli Hoeneß apparently didn't read it up properly again. He's only interested in attacking other people to distract from his own mistakes.”

“I know the market, both domestically and internationally. I still belive my assessment is correct. (Jamie) Gittens cost around €60 million and isn't even an international player and he's also had a worse season (than Woltemade). I predicted for Florian Wirtz many months ago, that the total package would amound to €250 million - and that's what happened.”

“These simply are the numbers nowadays. At FC Bayern, things are only seen from one side. When I think of Jamal Musiala - Bayern would want much more for him than, for example, Wirtz cost. Bayern would want €180 million. So why can't Wirtz cost €150 million or Woltemade €80 to 100 million?”

“Uli Hoeneß lives in his own world. He may no longer be up-to-date with the transfer market. Bayern Munich wants a player (Woltemade) who now has that market. As a reminder: FC Bayern already spent €80 million on Lucas Hernández in 2019. Hoeneß should investigate internally: Why didn't FC Bayern and their scouts discover Woltemade earlier, why did they only become aware of him now?”

“With Woltemade, the VfB Stuttgart management did a much better job. Instead, FC Bayern brought in Palhinha for €50 million who has so far only been a backup player barely playing even in unimportant games. These are the problems Hoeneß should be addressing.”

When asked, whether he would sue Uli Hoeneß for his harsh criticism and insults, Matthäus responded: “That doesn't do me any good, it doesn't do FC Bayern any good and it would only produce more headlines.”