Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have reiterated that they are not interested in joining a European Super League despite plans to revive the idea.
A22 Sports Management are hoping to resurrect the concept in a bid to battle supposed dominance by English teams in Europe, citing Nottingham Forest’s busy summer transfer as an example of how disproportionate the game has become at the top level.
While fresh plans will likely open the league up and allow non-founding members the chance to qualify, Bundesliga sides remain staunchly opposed to such a concept.
Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn told BILD: “The attempt at a Super League failed a year and a half ago. Since then, we have always clearly communicated our position.”
Borussia Dortmund counterpart Hans-Joachim Watzke agreed with Kahn, adding: “The Champions League is an absolutely exceptional format, especially starting in 2024! Also, I feel I am in very good hands with UEFA because they are also keeping an eye on the smaller clubs.”
Bayern and Dortmund were not part of the initial 12 teams who signed up to the Super League in 2012, joining Paris Saint-Germain as some of the only high-profile clubs to oppose the scheme.
Of the 12 founding members, only Real Madrid, Juventus and Barcelona are still signed up to the Super League.
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