Manager
Prof. Dr. Markus Buchberger
Experienced. Discreet. Committed.
Managers are the most important employees of a football club. At the same time, however, they are often the first to come under pressure when sporting results fall short of expectations. This makes it particularly important for managers to have a trusted environment around them – one that provides reliable support, manages situations effectively and stands firmly by their side when it matters most.
I work with a select number of carefully chosen managers throughout their entire careers. You get everything from a single source: be it when looking for a new challenge, a tailored network or individually tailored positioning in the market, or, during an ongoing engagement, as much experienced support behind the scenes as you personally require. And, of course, your contracts, the terms of which I personally negotiate and draft. Contract duration, base salary, bonuses, the terms of any release from duties, or what happens when offers come in from other clubs: I address every conceivable scenario and, wherever possible, structure your contracts so that you remain financially secure under contract throughout your career, while at the same time retaining the legal flexibility to respond to new opportunities and situations.
Even for managers I do not accompany throughout their entire careers, I resolve urgent legal matters for you. Questions concerning an impending or actual release from duties, a reduction in remuneration following such a release, the enforceability of contractually agreed severance payments, the enforceability of a unilateral termination of your contract by a club following a release from duties, opportunities to move to another club, the conclusion and appropriate terms of termination agreements, or even contracts with foreign clubs: these are typical matters that I regularly deal with on behalf of managers in my capacity as a lawyer.
Even if you are currently happy with your club and under contract, take advantage of my free contract review. I will provide you with a brief and easy-to-understand assessment of your individual contract, focusing on its duration, fixed term, release from duties and remuneration.
