License and Points Deduction for Austria Klagenfurt

Austria Klagenfurt has received the license for the upcoming season in the football Bundesliga in the second instance. As the league announced on Wednesday, the Carinthians were granted approval due to the proof of financial requirements after going before the protest committee. However, due to the late submission of the consolidated financial statement for the past fiscal year, Klagenfurt must start the new season with a deduction of three points.

Additionally, a fine of 44,000 euros was imposed by the disciplinary committee. Furthermore, Austria must submit updated audited financial future information and a monthly liquidity report, as stated in a release. After the Violets were denied the license in the first instance, a new main sponsor, TGI AG, joined the club, and according to Austria, the city of Klagenfurt and existing partners also came to help.

Coaching Change at Austria Klagenfurt

"It is a moment of great relief. The past weeks have been an enormous challenge for everyone in the club," said Managing Director Peer Jaekel. He thanked sponsors and partners. The next goal is now to secure staying in the league. Currently, Austria is in the second-to-last position in the qualification group, tied on points with GAK. Carsten Jancker replaced Peter Pacult as head coach at the beginning of the week. On Friday, the stragglers will face each other in a direct duel. The points deduction would also apply in the event of relegation to the 2nd league.

Financially, Klagenfurt now sees itself better positioned. "We will close the current fiscal year with a positive result, thus SKA will be profitable for the first time and self-sustaining. What we are experiencing now is Austria Klagenfurt 2.0," said main shareholder and vice president Zeljko Karajica in a club statement.

Vienna Fulfilled Personnel Requirements

In the 2nd league, Schwarz-Weiß Bregenz and Vienna received approval to compete in the Bundesliga in the event of promotion. The Vorarlbergers provided proof of infrastructural requirements, while the Viennese fulfilled personnel requirements. Vienna had elevated Stefan Manzana Marin to the position of head coach. The previous chief scout holds the UEFA Pro License, replacing Mehmet Sütcü, who now officially continues as assistant coach.

(APA/Red)

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