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Borussia Dortmund does not renew with Rheinmetall sponsor after fan protests

The Bundesliga club will terminate its deal with the German arms manufacturer which expires in 2027

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Borussia Dortmund will not renew the sponsorship agreement with the arms manufacturer Rheinmetall, which expires in 2027, following criticism from members and some of the fans.
This was announced by Chairman of the Board of Directors Carsten Cramer.
Rheinmetall, based in Duesseldorf, produces tanks, guns, air defense systems, ammunition and naval artillery.

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Borussia Dortmund is currently second in the Bundesliga table. The sponsorship agreement with Rheinmetall expires in 2027 and will not be renewed after criticism received from members and some sectors of the fans.

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Borussia Dortmund will not renew its sponsorship deal with German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall following criticism from fans. This was declared by the Bundesliga club, currently second in the league.

“We are aware of the criticism coming from our members and some sectors of our fans,” the club's board president, Carsten Cramer, said in a statement explaining why the agreement, which expires in 2027, would not be renewed.

Rheinmetall, Germany's largest arms manufacturer, is based in Duesseldorf and produces military equipment including tanks, guns and air defense systems, as well as ammunition and naval artillery.

Open Questions

What will be Rheinmetall's replacement as sponsor?
How much is the non-renewed agreement worth economically?
When exactly will the partnership end?