"Lothar Matthäus is out of his mind! These experts have been a thorn in my side for a long time"
"I don't set the prices; clubs and management set the prices. And when you see that a player has now been signed for a world record loan fee - €16.5 million for a one-season loan - that's the highest price, So why did Uli Hoeneß get upset with me when I said Woltemade could cost €80 to €100 million, and they're now paying €16.5m for a one year loan?"
Lothar Matthäus publicly valued former VfB Stuttgart forward Nick Woltemade in a high transfer bracket, prompting a sharp condemnation from Uli Hoeneß. Hoeneß accused Matthäus of being unreasonable and suggested expert commentary influenced Stuttgart's stance during negotiations. Newcastle United later lodged an €85 million bid for Woltemade, while Bayern Munich paid a record €16.5 million fee to loan Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson for one season. Matthäus argued that clubs and management set prices and used the Jackson loan fee as evidence supporting his earlier €80–€100 million valuation for Woltemade, claiming vindication.
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