Matthäus warns Dortmund, Stuttgart about potential Nmecha and Undav exits
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 12:12 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Lothar Matthäus cautions VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund that they may struggle to retain players Deniz Undav and Felix Nmecha, respectively, if the duo continue their strong performances at the World Cup. Both players recently signed long-term contracts, but Matthäus suggests significant interest from other clubs could arise. He highlights the potential for nine-figure transfer fees, recalling Borussia Dortmund's loss of Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid for over €100 million after the last World Cup. Matthäus underlines the coaches' intentions to build successful teams, noting that the loss of key players would complicate those plans.
- •Matthäus highlights Undav and Nmecha's impressive World Cup form.
- •Stuttgart and Dortmund recently extended contracts for both players.
- •Interest from European clubs may increase based on World Cup performance.
- •Potential transfer fees could exceed nine figures.
- •Dortmund lost Jude Bellingham shortly after the 2022 World Cup.
- 12:12 PMYahoo Sports — Matthäus: World Cup form could leave Dortmund and Stuttgart powerless to keep Nmecha and Undav
"Lothar Matthäus has warned that VfB Stuttgart and Borussia Dortmund could struggle to hold on to Deniz Undav and Felix Nmecha, respectively, if the Germany duo maintain their impressive World Cup for...
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