The Frankfurt basketball players of the Fraport Skyliners remain first-class despite their sporting relegation. The Hessians received a wild card for the upcoming Bundesliga season on Thursday.
A corresponding decision by the club representatives of the BBL working group was unanimously confirmed by the shareholders’ meeting. “We thank you for the clear vote. This touches and motivates us very much,” said Frankfurt’s managing partner Gunnar Wöbke.
Frankfurt only wildcard applicant
Frankfurt, who finished the 2021/22 season second from last in the table, had been the only wildcard applicant. “We are pleased that Frankfurt will continue to be on the BBL map – not only because the club’s business is very solid, but also because it sets a clear course in the youth sector, both in terms of breadth and top talent,” said BBL Managing Director Stefan Holz.
700,000 euros are due to the BBL
The club will have to pay 700,000 euros to the BBL for the Bundesliga return at the green table. “We have already been promised more than half of the wildcard sum in the short time available. For the rest, the club or its shareholders are taking a risk for the time being,” said Skyliners managing director Yannick Binas. In order to be successful in the Bundesliga again, the club would have to generate an additional seven-figure sum in the next two years.
