Hans-Joachim Watzke
Hans-Joachim Watzke is a prominent German businessman and the CEO of Borussia Dortmund, a position he has held since 2004. Under his leadership, the club has experienced significant growth both on and off the pitch, including financial stability and competitive success in the Bundesliga and European competitions. Watzke is known for his strong negotiation skills and has played a crucial role in the transfer of players, including Jude Bellingham, and maintaining the club's status within European football.
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Hans-Joachim Watzke was the long-time club chief who transitioned to the presidency of the registered association.
Wie Fans Vereine nachhaltig verändern
Switzerland· 2026-02-16
Hans-Joachim Watzke, the president of DFL, commented on the state of German professional football.
Zgodovinski finančni rekordi nemške nogometne lige
Slovenia· 2026-01-27
Hans-Joachim Watzke is the president of Dortmund and was present at the match.
Bundesliga aktuell: Can sichert spät Dortmunds Sieg, Erleichterung in Köln - Sport
Germany· 2026-01-18
Hans-Joachim Watzke is the DFB vice president who was not allowed to vote in the decision.
Fußball: Deutschland richtet die Frauen-EM 2029 aus - SportGermany· 2025-12-03
Hans-Joachim Watzke received the Leo-Baeck-Preis for his actions in inviting relatives of Israeli victims to Dortmund.
Nahostkonflikt und Fussball: Proteste, Solidarität und SpannungenSwitzerland· 2025-12-03
Hans-Joachim Watzke is the new president of Borussia Dortmund, having been a significant figure in the club's rise to prominence.
Neuer BVB-Präsident Watzke: Ein Ergebnis wie eine Demütigung - SportGermany· 2025-11-24Hans-Joachim Watzke was elected as the president of Borussia Dortmund.
Hans-Joachim Watzke zum Präsidenten von Borussia Dortmund gewählt - SportGermany· 2025-11-23
Hans-Joachim Watzke was also present during Klopp's speech, but his reaction is not recorded.
Jürgen Klopp wird beim 20. Deutschen Fußball-Kulturpreis ausgezeichnet - SportGermany· 2025-10-26
Hans-Joachim Watzke is the DFL president who categorically ruled out playing official matches outside Germany.
Uefa erlaubt Ligaspiele ausserhalb von EuropaSwitzerland· 2025-10-07
Hans-Joachim Watzke is the CEO of Borussia Dortmund and is not worried about the slow transfer season of his club.
فاتسكه عن موسم انتقالات دورتموند: علينا بالمثابرة!
United Arab Emirates· 2025-08-08Hans-Joachim Watzke commented on the arrogance of Europeans regarding the Club World Cup.
Klub-WM in den USA - die Frage ist doch: Wann ist ein Fußballturnier erfolgreich? - SportGermany· 2025-06-29
Hans-Joachim Watzke is the long-time boss of Borussia Dortmund who wants to be elected president.
Borussia Dortmund: Machtkampf beim BVB zwischen Watzke und Lunow - SportGermany· 2025-05-29
Hans-Joachim Watzke hinted that he knows the upcoming matches for RB Leipzig.
Borussia Dortmund: Restprogramm spricht für den BVB - SportGermany· 2025-04-21
Hans-Joachim Watzke is the CEO of Borussia Dortmund and was involved in discussions about Robert Lewandowski's contract.
Як Роберт Левандовський громив Реал і зрадив Боруссії з її головним конкурентом| Футбол
Ukraine· 2025-04-16
Hans-Joachim Watzke announced his resignation as managing director, leaving the club in a turbulent situation.
Teures Mittelmass und ungewisse ZukunftSwitzerland· 2025-04-10
Hans-Joachim Watzke is one of the vice presidents in UEFA.
DBU-formand bliver vicepræsident i Uefa
Denmark· 2025-04-04
Hans Joachim Watzke is one of the new vice presidents of UEFA.
Če bi EU delovala kot Uefa, bi nam bilo lepšeSlovenia· 2025-04-03
Hans-Joachim Watzke was also a candidate for re-election to the UEFA executive committee.
Nismo brezčuten stroj za profitSlovenia· 2025-04-03
Hans-Joachim Watzke received 48 votes in the election.
Aivar Pohlak valiti UEFA täitevkomiteesse
Estonia· 2025-04-03
Hans-Joachim Watzke is the vice president of the German Football Association.
Čeferin se je v govoru dotaknil vojne, nogometa in JugoslavijeSlovenia· 2025-04-03
Hans-Joachim Watzke is the chief executive of Borussia Dortmund who has overseen the club for 20 years.
Twenty years of Borussia Dortmund: Watzke on near-bankruptcy, selling players and Klopp | Borussia Dortmund
United Kingdom· 2025-03-24
Hans-Joachim Watzke was present in the stands as Dortmund faced Bochum.
2:0 gegen den BVB: Bochums Georgios Masouras lässt Dortmund die Ohren klingeln - SportGermany· 2025-02-15
Hans-Joachim Watzke is the executive director of Borussia Dortmund, involved in the negotiations for Bellingham's transfer.
Η μοίρα του Τζουντ Μπέλινγκχαμ ήθελε την Μάντσεστερ Σίτι ως θύμα του
Greece· 2025-02-12
