Sometimes, a name can carry more weight than we anticipate. Such is the case for Adolf Hutter, the newly appointed coach of the Ligue1 side and one of the major rivals of Paris Saint Germain, AS Monaco. Hutter faces the challenge of carrying a first name and a surname that bear a striking resemblance to the dictator and founder of Nazism, Adolf Hitler.
🚨 Adolf Hütter is the new coach of AS Monaco! 🇲🇨👀
Confirmation in the next few hours. ⏳
(Source: @sebnonda ) pic.twitter.com/a8oDuqSIIk
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 4, 2023
In a 2018 interview with German radio FFH, shortly after his arrival in Frankfurt, Hutter, affectionately known as “Adi,” explained the circumstances that led his parents to name him so, despite their initial intentions of giving him a different first name. “When I was born, my parents had no intention of calling me Adolf,” shared the former Austrian international, who earned 14 caps for his country. However, a family tragedy altered their plans.
“My father’s brother died at the age of 27 in an avalanche of stones. My grandmother insisted on having another Adolf in the family,” Hutter revealed. Eventually, his parents were persuaded, though he admitted, “Certainly, I would have preferred a different first name.” Nevertheless, he quickly acquired the nickname “Adi.” “From day one, my mother simply called me ‘Adi,’ and practically everyone calls me ‘Adi’,” shared the new coach of AS Monaco, clarifying that he is not entirely content with such a name.
The uncanny resemblance: The name of Adolf Hutter sparks social media reaction
When AS Monaco announced Hutter as their new boss, social media erupted with sarcastic responses. The uncanny resemblance between his name and that of Adolf Hitler became the subject of humorous comments.
Had me in the first half. I’m not gunna lie 🤣
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) July 4, 2023
Some fans playfully joked, wondering if Hutter’s arrival meant an impending invasion of France. Others admitted they had to read the name twice to fully comprehend the coincidence.
Had to read that again 😂 pic.twitter.com/V7nzTVx9Fu
— Stephen (@TILIKI_OS) July 4, 2023
A few fans speculated that Hutter’s parents may have been in a mischievous mood when naming him, while others suggested they were testing the limits of acceptability without crossing legal boundaries. One fan even humorously posted, “He’ll sign someone from the Reich Back position.”
He’ll sign someone from the Riech Back position
— MRR19 🇬🇧🍷 (@MichaelRealReed) July 4, 2023
The 53-year-old Austrian, a former professional player for several Austrian clubs and the national team transitioned into management in 2008 after retiring a year earlier. Hutter joins AS Monaco after a disappointing tenure at Borussia Monchengladbach. Prior to his time in Germany, he coached Austrian side RB Salzburg and Swiss club Young Boys.
Adolf Hutter’s salary and net worth
When Adi Hutter signed his contract with Borussia Monchengladbach, the financial terms reflected the club’s high expectations for their new coach for 2021/22. The deal, reportedly worth $15 million, included various bonuses tied to the team’s performance in the season.
Adolf Hutter is actually a good coach but I am hoping he takes AS Monaco back to its zenith.
His last job was at Borussia Monchengladbach. He had a 37.84 percent winning at Monchengladbach.
A good coach for Monaco? Let’s wait and see. https://t.co/L3NFZ0V4pl— Serenity. (@VickKingsley) July 4, 2023
Hutter’s contract included bonuses for achieving specific milestones. Winning the prestigious DFB Pokal tournament would have added a significant boost to his earnings. Additionally, finishing in the top four of the Bundesliga to secure qualification for the UEFA Champions League would have been rewarded handsomely. Lastly, confirming the team’s placement in the UEFA Europa League would have contributed to Hutter’s financial incentives.
In terms of his weekly wage, Hutter earned around $92,000, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in the league. This substantial figure demonstrated the club’s commitment to securing a top-tier manager to lead their team.
ℹ️ Borussia and head coach Adi Hütter have agreed to part ways at the end of the 2021/22 season. #DieFohlen pic.twitter.com/C7deSk4qK1
— Gladbach (@borussia_en) May 14, 2022
Regarding his base salary, Hutter received a guaranteed $4 million per season. However, this amount had the potential to increase if Borussia Monchengladbach qualified for the Europa League, as it would have triggered additional performance-related incentives. Unfortunately, the 2021/22 season did not go as planned for Hutter and Borussia Monchengladbach. The team finished in 10th place in the Bundesliga, securing 45 points.
Now, Hutter is ready to showcase his skills in France, taking over from Philippe Clement. Leaving the jests aside, Monaco fans hope that Adolf Hutter will guide the team back to glory with his managerial prowess.