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DFL search for money continues
After the failed investor deal, the search for fresh money at the DFL continues. Several models are being discussed.
After the deal collapsed, the DFL is looking for alternatives
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After the failed investor deal, the search for fresh money at the German Football League (DFL) continues. “We are certainly not stopping our work, the partner process was by no means the only topic on our agenda,” said DFL boss Steffen Merkel to kicker. The management has been “thinking about how we can develop the league in the interests of the 36 clubs for a long time and independently of the search for a strategic partner”.
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Merkel cited “domestic financing” through higher fees from clubs as a possible alternative to cover the investment needs described by many parties. However, only a few clubs have signaled “that this model is an option for them,” said co-managing director Marc Lenz. According to Merkel, the feasibility also depends on the outcome of the sale of national media rights.
In addition, “external financing” is possible by taking out a loan. Since “only a handful of clubs” recently supported such a model, “we have to look very closely at whether, after Plan A didn’t work, a construct that has already been rejected can be the right thing to get at least two thirds of the clubs behind them “said Merkel.
The DFL will therefore “discuss what happens next in the committees and regional conferences in the next few weeks”.
2024-03-01 12:35:53
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