German league football is prepared to resume without spectators on May 9, making it the first major European league back in action, but the final go-ahead rests with political leaders, its chief executive said Thursday.
Following a meeting with Germany's top clubs, Christian Seifert said the league, suspended since March 13 because of the coronavorus pandemic, is "ready" to return next month.
Seifert stressed though that Chancellor Angela Merkel's government and state leaders will make the final decision. They are due to meet next Thursday.
"It is solely down to what the political leaders decide," Seifert said in a video press conference.
"The Bundesliga is ready -- regardless of whether it can continue on 9 May or at a later date."
'Keep your distance'
"We try to take the best possible precautions through certain measures."