Financial figures of the Bundesliga: Clubs in the Zwickmühle!

Financial figures of the Bundesliga: Clubs in the Zwickmühle!

In the Austrian Bundesliga, the clubs are under pressure after the Bundesliga has initiated a procedure against Austria Klagenfurt and Schwarz-Weiß Bregenz. Both clubs failed to submit their financial figures for the previous season, which could result in serious sporting consequences. In the case of the Viennese Austria, a precedent was uncovered in 2021, which led to a point deduction. Zeljko Karajica, Vice President of Klagenfurt, regrets the failure and leads internal difficulties as a reason, but also mentions the death of President Herbert Matschek. Despite the documents already submitted, both clubs continue to threaten sanctions, such as Today. reported.

financial challenges and investments

The latest financial results in the Bundesliga clarified further serious problems. Clubs such as Hartberg and Wattens recorded negative annual financial statements, while LASK had an annual increase of 3.38 million euros despite the grown debts. On the other hand, the Viennese Austria cheered for a profit of 11.24 million euros, which was made possible by a debt average of the Bank Austria. In the past general meeting, it was also announced that the league set up an infrastructure pot of three million euros to improve the stadium infrastructure. These funding should help the clubs to modernize their stadiums, which in the long run should lead to greater comfort and better game quality, such as leaga-eural.at found.

The Bundesliga has already established clear rules for the stadium conditions, including the mandatory installation of lawn heating. A clarifying sign of professionalization in Austrian football, which the league is aiming for in the coming years.