Waldemar Anton was booed off when he came on as a substitute in the quarter-finals of the European Championship in Stuttgart due to his transfer to BVB
What was that all about? When Waldemar Anton was ready to be substituted on the touchline at the start of extra time in the European Championship quarter-final between Germany and Spain, the central defender was booed off. Not because national coach Julian Nagelsmann took the completely flat Kai Havertz off the pitch, but probably because of the central defender’s imminent transfer from VfB Stuttgart to Borussia Dortmund
On Thursday, VfB Stuttgart announced that Anton had informed the club that he would be leaving. Last week, this editorial team reported that Anton and Borussia Dortmund officials had reached an agreement regarding a transfer. A process that apparently did not go down well with the Stuttgart fans. Anton felt this displeasure on Friday at what was supposed to be his last “home game” in Stuttgart’s EM Arena.
Anton moves to BVB after European Championship
Anton will join BVB after the end of the European Championships, according to information from this editorial team. The medical check is said to have already been completed, but a contract has not yet been signed due to his participation in the European Championship. It is clear, however, that BVB will draw on the exit clause of 20 million euros.
Anton is set to replace Mats Hummels in central defense at BVB, whose contract was not extended in Dortmund. The central defender, who trained at current second division club Hannover 96, is set to earn around six million euros plus bonuses at BVB.
Following the announcement of his imminent move to BVB, Anton has already been the target of hostility from Stuttgart fans. Back in January, Anton had extended his contract with the sensational runners-up, saying at the time: “I feel VfB’s trust in me every day. We’re on the same wavelength, there’s just a lot that’s right for me here, I feel comfortable and that’s why I’m very happy about the contract extension.” Now comes the farewell, many fans feel betrayed and terms such as “hypocrite” are being used on social media