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Neuendorf Maps Spending Priorities as DFB Lands €100 Million‑a‑Year Nike Deal

He says the federation now shifts from repair to reform, powered by a stronger balance sheet.

Overview

  • The DFB will switch from Adidas to Nike on January 1, 2027, ending a 77‑year partnership, with the new contract reported at about €100 million per year.
  • Neuendorf says new funds will be directed selectively rather than spread broadly, focusing on women’s football, youth development, the amateur game, and national teams.
  • The DFB plans major backing for a Frauen‑Bundesliga spin‑off into a new company, with reporting indicating roughly €100 million in federation costs to accelerate professionalization.
  • Leadership credits the improved finances not only to the Nike deal but also to savings measures, media agreements, and a foundational contract with the DFL.
  • Neuendorf presents a positive bilan ahead of the November 7 DFBBundestag, where his re‑election is widely expected after a term he describes as a cultural and organizational transformation.