By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
EuroLeague Basketball has officially announced that Bayern Munich will receive an “associate wild card” for two seasons, starting with 2019-2020.
This decision has been taken after an agreement was reached in today’s meeting (12/4) held in Madrid between the clubs and EuroLeague.
EuroLeague also announced that ASVEL has become a candidate for a wild card, given that the club will meet certain requirements and commitments.
The announcement by EuroLeague is as follows:
“EuroLeague expansion opportunities were discussed with the Executive Board Members agreeing to incorporate two additional clubs in the 2019-20 season for a total of 18, with Germany and France the previously defined priority markets. In Germany, it was agreed that FC Bayern Munich will receive an associate wild card for two seasons, while in France Euroleague Basketball will continue working with ASVEL Villeurbanne to ensure compliance with the proposed minimum commitments, with a view to granting an associate wild card for two seasons. Attendees discussed proposed changes to the 2018-19 Bylaws. “