Hainer strengthens Dreesen: Bayern bosses demand end to 50+1 rule | OneFootball

Herbert Hainer and Jan-Christian Dreesen are causing discussion with their clear statements on the 50+1 rule. The Bayern bosses are openly questioning the current practice, which is about nothing less than the competitiveness of the Bundesliga.

Jan-Christian Dreesen has now made FC Bayern’s position on the 50+1 rule clear once again. In an interview with Sport BILD, the CEO explained: „Herbert Hainer recently reaffirmed our position. We believe that every club should decide for itself what it wants to do. We need a strong and competitive Bundesliga in order to stay motivated and keep pushing ourselves. I hope that our colleagues in Dortmund, Leverkusen, Stuttgart, Leipzig and everywhere else can also take steps and keep up with us.“

Hainer himself had previously made it clear that he believes there is a need for reform. „I believe that it should be up to the clubs and their members to decide how many shares they want to give up,“ said the 71-year-old at a press event in Munich.

Hainer sees financial imbalance

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The president also referred to the economic differences in international comparison: „The Premier League earns 4.5 billion euros every year, 2 billion of which comes from marketing rights abroad, while the Bundesliga only earns 1.3 billion euros.“ Hainer sees a need for action, especially in international marketing, and demanded: „The Bundesliga must become more attractive.“

At the same time, he made it clear that there should be no departure from the existing league system: „The national leagues are the foundation of European soccer clubs and with the Champions League, we are ideally positioned internationally.“ A Super League is therefore not an issue for him.

Despite the open words, FC Bayern itself is not planning a radical change of course. The club’s articles of association stipulate that investors may take over a maximum of 30 percent. adidas, Audi and Allianz currently hold a combined 25 percent of FC Bayern AG. „We are economically independent and want to remain so,“ emphasized Hainer.