The Black Yellows' CEO feels that the Bundesliga side would fare better in the UEFA Champions League only if the Financial Fair Play regulations are applied to the format.
Borussia Dortmund chief executive Aki Watzke suggested that if the fair play rules come into effect then the BVB can become a top force in European football. The club official has helped the Borussians from a period of turmoil
to the recent success, and he was ever present when the German team was on the brink of bankruptcy.
The director maintained that the club will not compromise on their strategy and policies only for the sake of advancement in the Europe’s elite cup competition. He stated that financially Die Borussen are among the top 20 clubs
in Europe but their long term goal is to be considered in the top ten rankings.
Moreover, the board member claimed that it will be difficult for the Bundesliga outfit to compete with the top European giants in terms of achievements because they are spending loads of cash on new signings who are bigger and
better players than the ones they already have at their disposal.
"Economically we are in Europe's top 20 right now and we want to be in the top ten. It is hard to judge if we can make it on a sporting level as football clubs are splashing their money on new players every other day," Watzke was
quoted as saying in an interview.
He further added that Paris Saint-Germain and English Premier League club Manchester City are concluding big-money transfers and they can simply not afford to follow this unusual trend.
"Paris, Manchester City - you have to take into account that something like this happens somewhere,” he mused.
"When Financial Fair Play kicks in and the rules are exercised accordingly, we may have the chance to reach the European top level,” he finally concluded.
Watzke stressed that if the policy to put a limit on transfers is implemented then the BVB might do well in the Europe’s premier competition but confirmed that they will stay within their budget, and avoid undergoing debt for silverware.
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