Bayer Leverkusen's ultra group has demanded an end to the club's exemption from the Bundesliga's 50+1 ownership rule, German Football News reported on Saturday.
The 50+1 rule requires that club members hold a majority of voting rights, preventing full external ownership. Bayer Leverkusen is one of a few clubs with a historical exemption due to its origins as a works team for pharmaceutical company Bayer.
The ultra group's call adds to ongoing debates about ownership structures in German football. No further details on the group's specific demands or the club's response were provided.
