Juan Bernat demands respect from Uli Hoeness after public criticism | OneFootball

Hoeness made a point of singling out Bernat to criticise his performance against Sevilla in the Champions League quarter finals last season, claiming that’s why he was sold.

Despite the harsh comments, the 25-year-old was incredibly diplomatic in his response to the criticism from the club’s president and believes everybody should move on.

“Yes, I heard about it, but I have nothing to say about it,” he told Bild. “I was taught as a child to be grateful.

“I will always be grateful to Bayern and the fans for the four years I was allowed to spend there.

“I wish Bayern all the best, lots of luck. I have very good memories of my time there.”

“I think that all of us – but especially President Hoeness – must take care that when we talk about footballers we do so with respect,” he added.

“That is the least that one can ask. I think that the statements by President Hoeness are everything but felicitous and in no way worthy of the president of a great club.”

Bayern travel to Athens on Tuesday as their Champions League campaign continues against AEK, before facing Mainz on Saturday.