Wednesday briefing: Bundesliga clubs approve squad cost cap as DFL renames itself

The 36 clubs in Germany’s top two divisions have unanimously approved the introduction of a squad cost cap limiting spending on playing staff to 70 per cent of relevant revenues from the 2026/27 season.

The decision was taken at the general assembly of the Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL), with the new rule set to apply initially with a softened sanctions regime before taking full effect in 2028/29.

Under the regulation, licensed player costs must not exceed 70 per cent of a club’s r