Matthäus Refutes Salihamidzic's Allegations in Public Dispute

Lothar Matthäus defends his statements about Bayern Munich's interest in Florian Wirtz, countering Hasan Salihamidzic's claims of falsehood.

Lothar Matthäus stands by his comments regarding Bayern Munich's past interest in Florian Wirtz, rejecting claims of dishonesty by Hasan Salihamidzic.
Matthäus suggests that Salihamidzic's strong reaction indicates a sensitive issue, though he denies any intent to spread falsehoods.
Salihamidzic criticized Matthäus for allegedly spreading baseless rumors, urging him to verify his sources before making public statements.
Matthäus clarifies that his remarks were meant to highlight Hansi Flick's talent for recognizing young players, not to criticize Salihamidzic.
Journalists reportedly confirmed to Matthäus that Bayern Munich had indeed considered Wirtz, aligning with his original statement.