UEFA will Financial Fair Play reformieren

EEleven years after its introduction, there are indications that the Financial Fair Play (FFP), which should ensure more justice in professional football, is about to end. The English Times reports on plans by the European Association (UEFA), according to which the model is to be replaced by a salary cap. Clubs are likely to spend only 70 percent of their income on player fees. In the event of violations, they would have to pay a so-called “luxury tax”, which is then to be redistributed to competitors who do business in accordance with the rules.

In view of the gigantic sums paid for Jack Grealish (for 117 million from Aston Villa to Manchester City) or Romelu Lukaku (for 115 million from Inter Milan to Chelsea), Julian Nagelsmann sees “the danger of being left behind” for the Bundesliga. I occasionally rub my eyes in amazement, I don’t know exactly how they’ll manage it, ”said Bayern Munich coach, also in light of the enormous salary that Lionel Messi will earn in Paris. At first glance, it seems that German clubs could benefit from new regulations.