Overview
- Reese left Hertha for VfL Wolfsburg in the summer of 2026 in a deal reported at mid single‑digit millions, with some outlets citing about €8 million.
- Since the move he has faced repeated boos at matches, hate messages and threats aimed at him and his fiancée, prompting him to deactivate social media and limit interviews.
- He is due back in the Olympiastadion for Saturday’s top‑of‑the‑table fixture and is widely expected to receive loud hostility from many Hertha supporters.
- Hertha and Wolfsburg have discussed strengthened security measures around the stadium, and Hertha has publicly asked fans to show respect while declining to hold a special fan exchange or formal behavior code.
- The dispute reflects Hertha’s summer need to raise transfer income (reported target roughly €15 million), raises fresh questions about how clubs communicate sales, and spotlights growing concerns about player welfare and stadium safety.