German Borussia Dortmund has reached a sponsorship agreement with Rheinmetall, one of the largest arms manufacturers in Europe, the club announced on social networks.
During the war in Ukraine, the German company gained even greater fame for the production of tanks and materials for tanks.
The agreement runs for three years and includes advertising space at the Westfalenstadion, Borussia Dortmund’s home stadium. The cost of the transaction was not disclosed.
This is the first time that an arms company has sponsored a football club in Germany.
The Rheinmetall symbol will be seen for the first time as the Germans prepare to face Real Madrid in the Champions League final this Saturday at 20:00 at Wembley Stadium in London.
“Security and defense are fundamental to democracy. That is why we believe that this decision is the right one. Especially in these days when we see that freedom must be protected in Europe. We must live with this new normal,” Hans justified -Joachim Watzke, President of Borussia.
We take responsibility: @RheinmetallAG personal “Champion Partner” BVB
? “Sicherheit und Verteidigung sind elementare Eckpfeiler unserer Demokratie. Deshalb stop wir es für die richtige Entscheidung, uns sehr intensiv damit zu beschäftigen, wie wir diese Eckpfeiler schützen.… pic.twitter.com/EwWy0r0HLD
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) May 29, 2024
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