“You have to set an example”

Is David Alaba completely lost? Lothar Matthäus can understand why Bayern Munich withdrew the contract offer.

Former Bayern captain Lothar Matthäus has welcomed his former club’s decision to withdraw the contract offer to David Alaba. “At some point you have to position yourself as a club and set an example. Now they have, “writes Matthäus in his column on Sky TV.

At the same time, Matthew voices criticism of Alaba. “The offer of eleven million euros plus another six million euros as bonuses is not child benefit. Who makes so much money in our society? Max Eberl made that clear yesterday. Solidarity is especially important now in the Corona period. And that too, and perhaps especially applies to soccer stars, ”says the 1990 world champion.

“Now I’m curious what his agent will land for him.”

Bayern president Herbert Hainer announced Sunday night on Bavarian television that the club wanted clarity on October 31 after months of poker with Alaba and his advisers. “There is no longer an offer,” said the 66-year-old. The association wanted to plan security for such an important position and staff. Alaba recently felt “disappointed and hurt.” The defender had to find out about the media decision.

“If you are only interested in more money, then sadly, you have chosen the wrong times. Now I am curious to see what his agent will give him, if there is a club that has better conditions for Alaba, ”says Matthäus. The Austrian does not have the same status as other Bayern stars. “To Thomas Müller, Manuel Neuer and Robert Lewandowski they are, however, a little more important and, therefore, also above him in the salary structure. David is difficult to replace. Müller, Lewy and Neuer are irreplaceable. “