SC Freiburg: Record numbers and presidential question remains open

SC Freiburg: Record numbers and presidential question remains open

SC Freiburg is going through a period of remarkable success, both on the field and financially. The general meeting in particular provided interesting insights into the current situation of the Bundesliga club. Despite narrowly missing out on qualifying for European competition, the team started the new season with an impressive twelve points from four games. These strong performances suggest that the transition from popular coach Christian Streich to his successor Julian Schuster has been smooth.

However, the return to the general meeting also brought to light the unresolved question of the association's presidency. The previously incumbent President Eberhard Fugmann has left office since September 1st and did not stand as a candidate for successor. The association cited “different opinions about the structure of the office” as the reason for this step. There were controversial discussions at the meeting because the Honorary Council was unable to propose a suitable candidate.

Financial records and challenges

CFO Oliver Leki presented impressive economic results. SC Freiburg reported record sales of 203.1 million euros and a surplus of 40.8 million euros. These figures are the result of an exceptionally successful financial year, which was characterized by reaching the round of 16 in the Europa League and high transfer surpluses. The sale of national player Kevin Schade and goalkeeper Mark Flekken, which together brought in almost 40 million euros, contributed significantly to this success.

The sports club was able to increase its total revenue by almost 30 million euros compared to the previous year. Equity also increased significantly and amounted to 151.9 million euros as of the balance sheet date. “Our overall development shows that as a club you can be successful in sport and business with a clear strategy and consistent action,” continued Leki. Nevertheless, the question of the presidency remains open; The Honorary Council will begin the search for a suitable successor, and discussions will be held by the end of the year, in which the members will also be involved.

The way into the future

During the meeting, members also discussed the structural changes in the presidency, which Leki described as essential. Given the different interpretations of the statutes regarding the Honorary Council's proposals, we will be watching with interest to see how the association responds to these challenges. The next step is to seek dialogue with the fan advisory board and the members in order to find a way forward together.

The coming months will be crucial for the position of president at SC Freiburg. Members and senior management are faced with the task of setting a clear direction for the future of the club, while the sporting achievements and financial records continue to provide impressive foundations. The developments in the club are also of regional interest, and the fans are hoping for a positive resolution to the presidential question. More details on this topic can be found in a detailed report on www.swr.de.