Kaiserslautern: New stadium contract brings planning security for FCK!

Kaiserslautern: New stadium contract brings planning security for FCK!

The new lease agreement provides for a liga -dependent leasehold model that is adapted to the different leagues: 3.5 million euros in the Bundesliga, 2.3 million euros in the 2nd Bundesliga and 625,000 euros in the 3rd division. In addition, sales participation is introduced to the FCK income, which is not based on the profit, but on sales within a financial year. However, a central element of the proposal remains - the name rights of the stadium remain unchanged. The FCK managing director Thomas Hengen emphasized that there are currently no inquiries for a right of name sponsorship, such as fck.de reported.

advantages for both sides

The negotiations that lasted around a year and a half were moderated by the mayor of Kaiserslautern, Beate Kimmel, and a team from the FCK. Kimmel emphasized the importance of the association for the city and emphasized that the contract is a long -term solution. The new lease brings a clear definition of responsibilities, which makes everyday cooperation between the stadium company and the FCK easier. According to Stefan Weiler, managing director of the stadium company, the contract also aims to become independent of the city's operating aids in the medium term.

The new agreements not only strengthen the FCK's financial basis, but also the position of the city. While the stadium costs remain the highest in the 2nd Bundesliga, the daily uses of the Fritz-Walter stadium for numerous activities, such as office, training places and gastronomy, should not be underestimated. Overall, the new contract has the potential to initiate a new era for the Fritz Walter Stadium and the 1. FC Kaiserslautern.