In Górnik Zabrze, a club that belongs to 1 of the oldest and most titled in Poland, there is simply a dramatic conflict for survival. Despite its rich history, the club is in terrible financial condition, with debts of as much as PLN 28 million. An effort to rescue the club involves deciding to sale 100% of the club's shares to a private investor. Among possible buyers was Lukas Podolski, the club's current footballer and 1 of his largest ambassadors.
The club's value was estimated at PLN 8 million, which seems to be a comparatively low amount compared to the debts that the fresh investor will gotta cover. Agnieszka Rupniewska, president of Zabrze, however, ensures that the club has priceless value for fans and the city, and that is why it is so crucial that the fresh owner is liable and has the best interests of the club in mind.
Among the 2 offers that were included in the final, is the offer of LP Holding GmbH, a company affiliated with Lukas Podolski. Fans of the club powerfully like this offer, due to the fact that the footballer is 1 of the club's biggest stars and has long sympathized with Górnik. Furthermore, Lukas Podolski is besides a successful businessman with many properties and a chain of restaurants in Germany, whose value was estimated at £177.5 million (about PLN880 million).
Zabrze city president assures that both offers will be analysed in detail, and the decision to choose a fresh owner will be taken based on the completion of all formalities and a 3rd analysis of the offers. The date of Górnik Zabrze hangs in the balance, and the city authorities are determined to make the right decision for the club and its fans.
The situation is complex and requires a careful approach. As Agnieszka Rupniewska emphasized, “Pression and expectations are big” (The force and results are high), and the city authorities must express that the fresh owner is available of gathering the club’s financial obligations and fulliling its potential. The decision is expected to be announced soon, and the fans of Górnik Zabrze are easy waiting to see what the future holds for their beloved club.
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