The team is fighting to stay in the Bundesliga, with only three games remaining in the season. However, off the field, the club is dealing with serious financial and investor issues that could result in them not receiving a player license for next season.
Hertha is struggling financially
Hertha BSC, a football club based in Berlin, is currently facing a potential crisis both on and off the field. The team is fighting to stay in the Bundesliga, with only three games remaining in the season. However, off the field, the club is dealing with serious financial and investor issues that could result in them not receiving a player license for next season. According to a report by Suddeutsche Zeitung, Hertha is struggling financially and has had to make significant cuts to their budget due to heavy losses in recent years. The German Football League (DFL) has imposed conditions on the club that must be met by June 30, and there are additional conditions for the 2023/24 season. The responsible auditors find it difficult to see how Hertha could plug the financial holes with player sales alone, making it highly critical.
The club has confirmed ongoing contact with the DFL
The situation is further complicated by a change in investors. Hertha BSC’s investors have changed from Lars Windhorst, who is also known as Tennor, to 777 Partner. However, the US-Americans may have been granted far-reaching influence that cannot be reconciled with the existing 50 1 regulations. Hertha BSC was therefore asked “extremely critical questions” by DFL representatives. A person involved in the proceedings, who requested strict anonymity, has rated the ongoing process as the worst case they’ve ever had. The DFL has not commented on the license documents of individual clubs in ongoing proceedings.
Hertha BSC has confirmed ongoing contact with the DFL regarding the difficult financial and investor issue. The club said that both topics must be discussed and clarified in compliance with all legal requirements, including the 50 1 rule and content requirements. However, they will not comment further on these ongoing processes or on speculation in the media at this time.
The team is also struggling on the field
The situation is dire for Hertha BSC, as not receiving a player license for next season would mean that they will not be allowed to play in the Bundesliga or the 2. Bundesliga. This would be a significant blow to the club and its fans. In addition to the financial and investor issues, the team is also struggling on the field. Hertha is currently in 15th place in the Bundesliga, with only three games remaining. They need to win their remaining matches to have a chance of staying in the league.
It remains to be seen what the future holds for Hertha BSC. The team faces significant challenges both on and off the field, and it will take a lot of effort and support to overcome these obstacles. The next few weeks will be critical for the club, and fans will be eagerly awaiting news on their fate for next season.