Felix Zwayer wants to come to terms with the announcement of a break: “Strong interest in speaking to Bellingham”

First, the 40-year-old failed to show the point in a duel between Lucas Hernández and Marco Reus. Then, after a handball by BVB central defender Mats Hummels, he decided on a penalty for Bayern.

Above all, Zwayer would like to deal with the situation with the English international: “I am still very interested in speaking to Jude Bellingham personally,” the referee now told “Bild”.

Discussion offer as early as December

“The question is: How do you deal with each other? What consequences can such statements have for a person,” said Zwayer, calling for a rethink. It is not the first offer to talk to the mega-talent of the black and yellow.

Just a few days after the events at the end of last year, Zwayer wanted to speak to Bellingham. “I would like to clarify this in a personal conversation with Jude Bellingham and have offered one to Borussia Dortmund,” he said to “Bild” in December.

Fröhlich calls for a rethink

Referee boss Fröhlich sees the development of the real estate agent from Berlin with concern. “We are very interested in avoiding the impression that conflicts between referees and clubs mean that a referee no longer whistles – or says that he no longer wants to whistle at all,” said the head of the elite referees of German football -Bundes on record.

Initially, Zwayer, who was only put on the list of top international referees by the world association FIFA in mid-December, “only” decided to take a break. His last position was on December 9th in the Europa League. How long Zwayer wants to remain outside is open “until further notice”, according to Fröhlich.

The origin of the manipulation debate about the 40-year-old lies in 2004. At that time, according to the files, Zwayer accepted money from mastermind Hoyzer as an assistant. He later uncovered the scandal, and despite the ban, manipulation was never proven.

Cheerfully awaits complete clarification

According to Fröhlich, the files may not reflect the events correctly. “Here was the statement by Robert Hoyzer that Felix Zwayer had taken money against Felix Zwayer’s, who denied it. In this situation, he accepted the verdict,” said Fröhlich at last to the “kicker”.

Fröhlich speaks out in favor of finally settling the case. “I would very much like to know what happened back then,” said the Berliner: “It is a heavy burden for a referee to conduct games with this allegation.”

(with SID)