Lukas Podolski becomes co-owner of Górnik Zabrze. The Municipality of Zabrze remains the largest shareholder and has initiated the ongoing privatization process.
The Rio world champion will compete in Górnik with his company LP Holding GmbH. By purchasing 104,611 registered shares, he acquired 8.3% of the shares, becoming the second largest shareholder after the city of Zabrze.
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The club announced: “The addition of Lukas Podolski to the shareholder structure is the official first step in taking over the club and underlines his long-term and sincere commitment to Gornik’s development.”
Podolski, who has been playing for Gornik Zabrze since 2021, said in a statement: “Gornik Zabrze is my club, my home and my football family. I am happy to take the next step and be actively involved in Gornik’s future. I believe in this project and the people behind it. I hope that the club continues to develop on a solid basis in terms of sport, organization and finance.”
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