Bayern boss Hoeneß on Woltemade: "He’s not worth €90 million" | OneFootball

The transfer market is closed, but the debates continue. Uli Hoeneß has now clearly expressed his views on the recent transfer developments surrounding Nick Woltemade.

The honorary president of FC Bayern used his appearance on Sport1's Doppelpass to speak plainly. He directed sharp criticism towards the Premier League, specifically at Newcastle United. Hoeneß left no doubt about how he views the actions of the English: “We are very satisfied at FC Bayern. We are the real winners of the summer transfer window. We have a strong team and didn't need to make major reinforcements. Of course, we would have liked to have Florian Wirtz, but we would never have bought him for 150 million euros.”

He further added: “We offered 55 million euros for Nick Woltemade, Stuttgart wanted 75 million. In the end, he went to Newcastle for 90 million. What Newcastle is doing has nothing to do with football. Nowadays, it's like Monopoly.”

For weeks, the Munich team tried to lure the German national player to Munich. The striker was considered the preferred solution for the offense—short-term as a replacement for the injured Jamal Musiala, long-term as a relief for Harry Kane. Despite several offers, including a package of over 60 million euros with bonuses, VfB Stuttgart blocked the move. Newcastle was ultimately willing to pay 90 million euros, including possible bonus payments.

Bayern with a positive balance in the transfer summer

Despite the failed deal with Woltemade, a positive balance is drawn at Säbener Straße. The squad was selectively strengthened: with Tom Bischof, Jonathan Tah, Luis Díaz, and Nicolas Jackson, four new players joined for a total of around 88.8 million euros. This is offset by revenues of nearly 100 million euros, including sales of Mathys Tel, Paul Wanner, and Kingsley Coman.

Additionally, numerous other players left the club—either permanently or on loan. Overall, FC Bayern recorded a transfer surplus of over ten million euros. The salary structure was also adjusted downwards—a declared goal of sports director Max Eberl.

While other clubs acted wildly in the transfer market, Munich relies on continuity. The signing of Woltemade would have been an additional building block, nothing more. For Hoeneß, it is clear that the club is well-positioned.

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