The Mainz board member Jan Lehmann does not rule out a future entry of investors in the Bundesliga. These could “even help us to maintain and strengthen 50+1. However, an investor must fit the league in terms of values,” said Lehmann in an interview with Kicker (Thursday). According to Lehmann, the German Football League needs “sustainable economic growth”.
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The 50+1 rule, which is binding for all professional clubs, states that after the spin-off of its professional department into a corporation, the parent club must continue to hold the majority of the voting shares. It is intended to limit the influence of investors in German professional football.
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Lehmann also stimulated a debate about the orientation of the German Football League under the new managing director, Donata Hopfen. “The Bundesliga has to make a decision: Do we primarily want to be a top league with international success? Or is it about inspiring local people with a great stadium experience and exciting competition? Or is there a sensible compromise?” said Lehmann .
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