FC Basel has launched a new club talk format and invited rival bosses. President David Degen revealed that YB snatched a target player from them. With 6 points from 3 games, FC Basel is currently 5th in the Super League.
What was discussed?
At the «Box-to-Box» talk, representatives from various clubs met, including FCZ president Ancillo Canepa, YB sports director Christoph Spycher, and FC St. Gallen president Matthias Hüppi. Topics included transfer policy and the financial situation of the clubs. Degen explained that FC Basel follows a «data-driven approach» in transfers.
Why is this important for FC Basel?
Degen admitted that FC Basel was interested in Isaac Schmidt, who chose YB instead. «That didn’t work out, he chose you», said Degen. FC Basel is currently 5th with 5:3 goals and 2 wins this season, 3 points behind league leader FC Lugano.
What’s next?
FC Basel’s next opponent is FC St. Gallen, currently 3rd in the table. The home match is on September 20, 2026. Degen emphasized the strengths of the Swiss League: «Our league is quite competitive - that’s why so many clubs look at our Swiss League.»
