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Wernze Family Returns Shares to Lok Leipzig, Club Becomes Sole Owner

Securing full control of its operating arm lets Lok Leipzig honor its late benefactor through the renamed training facility.

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Overview

  • The Wernze family has returned all remaining shares in 1. FC Lok Leipzig’s SpielbetriebsGmbH, making the club its sole shareholder.
  • The club’s presidium approved renaming the training hall the Franz-Josef-Wernze-Halle to commemorate Franz-Josef Wernze’s contributions.
  • Franz-Josef Wernze, who died in 2023 at age 74, funded the hall’s 2017–2018 renovation and was named an honorary member in 2020.
  • Managing director Alexander Voigt praised Wernze as more than a sponsor, highlighting his crucial support during the club’s difficult periods.
  • After missing out on promotion in early June’s relegation matches, Lok Leipzig will remain in the Regionalliga and look to build on Wernze’s legacy next season.