Bernhard Burgener, a shareholder of the company, has requested the sale David Degen’s shares.

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The dispute between the owners of FC Basel between Bernhard Burgener and David Degen is one more move. The Board of Directors supports Burgener’s plans. But there hasn’t been any agreement reached.

Bernhard Burgener The Board of Directors of FC Basel Holding AG met on Monday morning. A majority of the committee of four comprising Burgener and Degen and Karl Odermatt and Peter von Buren agreed with the plans of the former owner. In a report from the holding company, he requested Degen to let him sell his stake in Basel Dream & Vision AG.

Bernhard Burgener Burgener’s shares can be sold to minor shareholders by the Board of Directors under the terms of a contractually defined law. According to the Board of Directors this so-called drag along right overrides Degen’s pre-sales right.

Burgener and his team, have made moves in the dispute between owners. Degen would like to use his right of first refusal for 16.4 million Francs. Burgener has been barred from selling his 80 percent stake due to the ex-player’s super-provisional court order. Bernhard Burgener The British asset manager Centricus could also own an interest in the company. Burgener would still hold the majority of the votes.

Bernhard Burgener According to FC Basel Holding AG announcement, Burgener is quickly seeking an out-of-court settlement „in the best interests of FCB“. Bernhard Burgener