"Chief Exec" Watzke Mulls over Presidency Role at Borussia Dortmund During Break
Contemplation of Presidency Planned by Watzke Over Summer Recess - Pondering Presidency During Summer Recess, as Per Watzke.
After decades of leading Borussia Dortmund (BVB) through its highs and lows, Watzke may be considering a fresh challenge. The long-serving CEO has hinted at running for the club presidency, following calls from key figures within the Economic Council and Senior Council. "Yeah, I'm gonna take a think about it during the summer," Watzke told Kicker, adding that he's never formally announced his candidacy but has dropped some hints along the way.
Incumbent president Reinhold Lunow has signaled his intention to run again, despite earlier discussions suggesting otherwise. Watzke remarked, "I'm not gonna bad-mouth him, we've been mates for years. Just gotta work out what's what in my head first."
Watzke: "Gotta weigh up my options, mate"
The pressure of being in the spotlight for 20 years has takes its toll on Watzke, "Maybe it'd be sweet to lose that weight off my shoulders, ya know? There's a few other cool gigs out there, but BVB's the one I'm most passionate about."
As a crucial player in addressing BVB's financial crisis and landing key roles within German football, Watzke has established his reputation as a strategic leader. With the summer break looming, we'll have to wait and see if he decides to step up to the plate for the top job.
- Watzke
- Summer break
- Presidency
- Candidacy
- Dortmund
- Reinhold Lunow
- Borussia Dortmund
Behind the Scenes: Watzke's Rise and Potential Presidency
A look back at Watzke's journey reveals his pivotal role in reshaping BVB's financial landscape. Currently, he holds significant positions within the German Professional Football League (DFL) and the German Football Association (DFB) since 2021.
Rumors of a power struggle between Watzke and the current president Rúno have been circulating, suggesting Rúno may seek to challenge Watzke's influence and potentially reorganize the club's hierarchy. Any potential changes in leadership would likely depend on Rúno's intentions beyond 2025 as he initially promised to serve only until then.
Footnotes:
[1] Various sources, like Sport Bild, BILD and Sky Sports, offer more in-depth analysis of this ever-evolving situation.
- Watzke needs to decide on his plans during the upcoming summer break, as he is contemplating a run for the presidency of Borussia Dortmund.
- If Watzke were to announce his candidacy, it could potentially lead to a power struggle with the current president, Reinhold Lunow, who has also signaled his intention to run again.
- Despite his influential roles in German football, Watzke has stated that he is open to exploring other opportunities outside of Borussia Dortmund, implying that he may be seeking a fresh challenge.
