In response, Hoffenheim's general manager said his contract would be cancelled, he would face legal action, and he would be fined and prevented from moving to another club for six months.
Sebagai tanggapan, general manager Hoffenheim mengatakan kontraknya akan dibatalkan, ia akan menghadapi tindakan hukum, dan ia akan didenda dan dilarang pindah ke klub lain selama enam bulan.