Bayer 04 responds to Bundeskartellamt statement

In recent years, Bayer 04 has been actively involved in the debate surrounding the 50+1 rule, investing considerable effort and putting forward several concrete proposals. The aim has been, and remains, to find a fair, workable and, as far as possible, long-term solution for the whole of German professional football, one that also takes account of the historically established structures and the interests of all parties involved. Based on the statement issued by the Federal Cartel Office, Bayer 04 sees a number of promising avenues for this.

The club will continue to play an active and constructive role in finding such a solution and will continue the discussions with the Bundesliga and the other parties involved, which have been ongoing since 2021.

Bundeskartellamt press release is HERE.