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Monday briefing: Bundesliga clubs set for vote on new DFL financial regulations

Steffen Merkel and Mark Lenz

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2 February 2026 - 5:30 AM

The German Football League (DFL) is set to propose new financial rules at an upcoming general assembly meeting on 3rd March, Kicker has reported.

According to the German publication, the 36 clubs across the Bundesliga and 2 Bundesliga are set for a vote on a squad cost rule, which would be similar to UEFA’s financial sustainability regulations.

Under the proposal, clubs would be allowed to spend up to 70 per cent of their sports-related revenue. Investor contributions would be exe

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