The Bundesliga bosses have big plans.Image: AP / Michael ProbstBundesligaWhen FC Bayern secured the services of Harry Kane in the summer, it was a real exclamation mark. Sporty, because the Englishman is considered one of the best strikers in the world. But also financially, because with a transfer fee of 95 million euros, he became the most expensive signing in the history of the Bundesliga to date. As absurd as this number reads, many people internationally can only smile. The Kane deal is only 17th among the most expensive transfers of all time. The differences become particularly clear when looking at entire leagues. With total spending of around 744 million euros, the Bundesliga was in fifth place last summer. Watson is now on WhatsappNow on Whatsapp and Instagram: your watson update! We’ll take care of you here on Whatsapp with the Watson highlights of the day. Only once a day – no spam, no blah, just seven links. Promised! Would you prefer to be informed on Instagram? Here You can find our broadcast channel. This puts the German upper house behind Serie A, Ligue 1, the Saudi Pro League and, of course, behind the Premier League. Last summer, the English spent almost four times as much on player changes as the Bundesliga.
Bundesliga: DFL failed with its first attempt to attract investors
This gap is unlikely to be closed in the long term with excellent training and strong scouting alone. There are therefore definitely voices who want investors for German football in order to be able to keep up financially with the major clubs that are losing out. However, the 50+1 rule largely prevents this in German football. At least with regard to the individual clubs. Because the DFL itself could certainly open itself up to the entry of external donors. The league association had already tried a first attempt in the spring. 12.5 percent of the yet-to-be-founded DFL subsidiary “DFL MediaCo GmbH & Co. KGaA” were to be sold; the league association wanted to earn up to two billion euros from this. However, the required two-thirds majority was missed in May – much to the displeasure of the bosses at the time.“No one should come up with solidarity issues in the near future”said Hans-Joachim Watzke, insulted. A current report from “Kicker” should now put a smile on his face.Hans-Joachim Watzke (center) and his colleagues were served when the DFL’s plans for an investor to join in were rejected in May.Image: dpa / Arne DedertAccording to this, there is currently a lot to suggest that a strategic partnership will emerge after all. Steffen Merkel and Marc Lenz, the two DFL managing directors, recently informed about their plans at two events.
Investor for the Bundesliga: Less money, but more welcome package
The investment volume is lower this time, between 800 million and one billion euros. According to several meeting participants, the package has a majority. A key reason for this is that this time no different pots are planned for investments by individual clubs. Instead, the league wants to set aside up to 300 million euros of the investment in order to reduce the gaps at the clubs that will be eliminated through the proportional sale of media rights.600 million euros of the possible deal should flow into digital development. Specifically, it’s about a streaming platform. The remaining 100 million euros are intended for high-profile trips abroad. The plans could become very concrete this year. According to “Kicker”, the next decisions will be made at the upcoming meeting of the league board on November 14th and at the general meeting on December 11th.Scoring on his professional debut is probably every footballer’s dream. Assan Ouédraogo achieved this at the end of July. When the 2nd Bundesliga started with the clash between Schalke 04 and Hamburger SV, the German U17 international was allowed to play from the start.
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