Overview

• Hopp says he suffered a cardiac arrest in 2022, underwent a six-hour operation, later received a pacemaker, and now feels significantly better.
• He states he attends most home matches, follows the team closely, and still makes important decisions at the club.
• He condemns the stadium ban on player agent Roger Wittmann as a serious injustice and says a 51% majority overruled him.
• He describes himself as a benefactor rather than a profit-seeking investor and argues that only scrapping 50+1 would keep the Bundesliga competitive internationally.
• He says he has moved past years of fan abuse and recalls a strained relationship with Dortmund’s Hans-Joachim Watzke, noting no current dealings with him.