Preparing for an awkward moment.
Borussia Dortmund's Presidential Election: Watzke vs Lunow
The football club Borussia Dortmund (WKN: 549309) is gearing up for a crucial general meeting in November 2025, where the next President will be decided between Hans-Joachim Watzke and Reinhold Lunow.
Hans-Joachim Watzke, who has been CEO since 2005 and deeply involved with the club since 2001, has officially announced his candidacy for the President position following a request from BVB committees. Initially, Reinhold Lunow, the incumbent, was not supposed to run again but has surprisingly announced his candidacy as well.
Watzke's strong long-term operational role and his pledge to respect the club’s traditions make him a serious contender for the position. Lunow, on the other hand, believes that the path taken by his team and him is the best for Borussia Dortmund.
The financial challenges faced by Borussia Dortmund are due to the growing competition from other clubs with substantial resources. More state and works clubs in Germany and Europe are making it difficult for Borussia Dortmund to maintain its position in the European elite. Balancing a sportsmanlike squad and profitable long-term operation is becoming increasingly complex for the club.
Despite these challenges, both candidates are looking forward to a fair and respectful debate in the coming weeks. Reinhold Lunow, in response, expressed his support for Watzke's candidacy on the platform X. The Economic Council and the Elders' Council of the club have also announced that they want to support Watzke's candidacy.
As of now, there is no official confirmation of who will win; the election will clarify this in November 2025. The position of Borussia Dortmund might not be suitable for speculative price increases, with a potential price stop for the company at 3.10 euros.
The long-term sustainability of Borussia Dortmund may depend on its ability to balance sportsmanship and profitability. The upcoming election is a significant step in determining the club's future direction and ensuring its long-term profitability.
[1] Borussia Dortmund's Presidential Election: Watzke vs Lunow
[2] Hans-Joachim Watzke Announces Candidacy for Borussia Dortmund President
[3] Reinhold Lunow Surprises with Candidacy for Borussia Dortmund President
[4] Lunow Expresses Confidence in Watzke's Commitment to Borussia Dortmund
[5] Borussia Dortmund's Financial Challenges and the Upcoming Presidential Election
[1] Hans-Joachim Watzke and Reinhold Lunow are both contesting for the President position in Borussia Dortmund's upcoming sports election.
[2] Amidst financial challenges, Hans-Joachim Watzke, with his promise to respect Borussia Dortmund's traditions, has announced his candidacy for the President position in football.
