Borussia Dortmund won't extend controversial sponsorship with arms manufacturer Rheinmetall
The club says fan opposition and financial tradeoffs shaped the decision, with the current deal worth up to 9 million euros a year.
- Borussia Dortmund will not renew its sponsorship deal with German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall beyond 2027, Club chairman Carsten Cramer confirmed on Friday.
- The sponsorship has been controversial since its 2024 start, with some fans renouncing their support; Cramer said the Club took these concerns seriously during discussions.
- Ending the "champion partner" agreement will cost the Club up to $10 million annually, reducing financial flexibility for future investments.
- Founded in 1889 as Rheinische Metallwaaren- und Maschinenfabrik Actiengesellschaft, Rheinmetall was one of Germany's biggest armaments manufacturers during both World Wars and used forced labor during World War II.
- Borussia Dortmund must now reprioritize planned investments to address the budget shortfall, with the Club examining viable solutions to mitigate the financial impact.
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Borussia Dortmund won't extend controversial sponsorship with arms manufacturer Rheinmetall
Borussia Dortmund says it won't renew its sponsorship deal with Germany's largest arms manufacturer, Rheinmetall. The deal, which has been criticized by fans since it began, expires in 2027. Carsten Cramer, Dortmund's chairman, says members voted at the 2024 annual…
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