Public statement – sword: “I did not declare myself a winner” – sport

The FC Basel power struggle between David Degen and Bernhard Burgener reached its climax earlier in the week in utter chaos. While Degen, at least by public perception, declared himself the winner, the club immediately objected. The chapter will now continue in court.

After a few days of radio silence from the Basel camp, Degen has now spoken to the Daily indicator expressed publicly. The 38-year-old spoke, among other things, of …

• … your statement about taking over FCB: «I did not declare myself the winner. But it was an important victory for FC Basel. Due to the course and breach of contractual obligations by Bernhard Burgener, we were able to communicate publicly for the first time on Monday that I had exercised my right of first refusal. If you read the notice correctly, it does not say that I am the new owner. Only the shares have to be transferred to me with the approval of the Board of Directors. “

• … about potential donors: «I am for the purchase price (16.4 million francs, d. Red) took a complete risk and put it all together. It’s called “all in” and for me it’s a big financial risk. On a scale of 1 to 10, it is 10. […] It’s my money. I had to provide proof of financing and declare that I would pay at my own risk. “

• … about his motivation: It’s not about Degen or Burgener. It is an FCB in the hands of Bernhard Burgener and foreign investors or a FCB in the hands of Basel. […] If, in the current situation, someone comes from Basel who has good intentions towards FCB and says: ‘I will buy the club’, then my mission has been successful. “

• … on his relationship with Burgener: “You won’t believe me, but it is [zwischen uns] nothing happened. He is just as he is. I thought, and maybe I was naive, that what happened to your business partners would not happen to me. Unfortunately, it happened after all.
• … about the club’s situation: “It’s a disaster! I’m already aware of that.”

You can see the full interview on the Tages-Anzeiger, The link opens in a new window Read.