Gala appearance sparks Winkler’s Hertha exit to Belgium
On Saturday, Marten Winkler lit up the Olympiastadion with a striking Galaauftritt Winkler, drawing the home Publikum’s attention as Hertha BSC kicked off the Zweitliga‑Saison with a 1‑0 win over VfL Bochum and a 4‑1 home triumph over 1. FC Heidenheim, but the night may also mark his Hertha‑Abgang.
Winkler’s pace and finishing on the right flank impressed the crowd, confirming his status as a key Spieler for the Berliner side. Yet the same performance has intensified rumours that his Abgang may be imminent.
Nach the gala showcase, reported that RSC Anderlecht from Belgien had already tabled an offer for the winger. The club’s interest aligns with Winkler’s expressed desire to leave, as he has only a contract until the coming summer.
Potential move to Belgium
confirms the transfer could materialise, estimating the Ablöse at around 4 million euros plus bonuses. Hertha had previously asked for 2.5 to 3 million euros, meaning the deal would bring a new million‑euro sum after four recent sales.
Hertha’s transfer finances
Sowohl the sale of Fabian Reese to Wolfsburg and Kennet Eichhorn to Leverkusen, as well as Michael Cuisance to Lens and Tjark Ernst to Feyenoord, have already funded the club’s Sparkurs. Und the anticipated fee for Winkler would continue the trend of securing vital revenue as the team adapts to the Zweitliga‑Saison.
Trainer Stefan Leitl has already identified Neuzugang Oluwaseun Adewumi and Eigengewächs Jelani Ndi as capable right‑wing options. Both players share Winkler’s speed, technique and goal threat, offering a seamless Heimspiel solution for the Berliner side. Leitl’s confidence stems from Adewumi’s debut fourth‑goal against Heidenheim and Ndi’s recovery timeline after a Kreuzbandriss.
Adewumi’s strike secured the fourth goal in the Olympiastadion, reinforcing the team’s attacking depth. Ndi remains sidelined, awaiting clearance after his Kreuzbandriss, but is expected to compete for the starting spot once fit.
If the Belgien offer materialises, Winkler’s Galaauftritt on Saturday could become his final performance before a Hertha‑Abgang. The club will now rely on its emerging talents to navigate the challenges of the Zweitliga‑Saison.