Protests - Dreesen: "I understand the fans' concerns"
Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has shown understanding for the protesting fans in the debate about the German Football League's planned entry of investors, but at the same time defended the DFL's decision. "I understand the fans' concerns, but I am sure that the DFL will find a balance between tradition and vision," said Dreesen shortly before Sunday evening's top match against VfB Stuttgart on the streaming service DAZN.
Last Monday, the 36 professional clubs gave the DFL the mandate to enter into concrete negotiations with a strategic marketing partner with the necessary two-thirds majority. Many supporters had shown their displeasure with various actions over the weekend.
"It's important that we explain what we're doing properly. It's not about selling a share, it's about a revenue share in the league's media income, with a maximum of eight percent," said Dreesen. The league had set red lines in the tenders, he added. "I believe that some things have perhaps not yet been communicated sufficiently."
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- Jan-Christian Dreesen hails from Baden-Württemberg, serving as the CEO of Bayern Munich, a renowned soccer club based in Munich, Germany.
- The decision of the German Football League (DFL) to enter into negotiations with potential investors has stirred controversy, with Bavaria's FC Bayern Munich and other Bundesliga clubs, such as VfB Stuttgart, facing protests from passionate fans.
- Dreesen acknowledges the fans' concerns, stating that he expects the DFL to strike a balance between preserving traditional values and embracing a forward-thinking vision.
- The German Football League's strategic marketing partner would not buy a share in the league but instead receive a revenue share of the league's media income, capped at 8%.
- Soccer enthusiasts in Germany can watch Bundesliga matches, including Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart games, on streaming platforms like DAZN, providing them with a convenient alternative to traditional broadcasters.
- The entry of investors into the German Football League, if successful, could potentially revolutionize how Bundesliga clubs, including those from Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, generate revenue, shaping the future of soccer in Germany on the DFL's and Dreesen's watch.
Source: www.stern.de
