Grasshoppers could face forced relegation

Highly indebted Grasshoppers require guarantees of 4.5 million francs till the end of November, to avoid being punished by the Swiss Football League 

The debt reduction is a race against time as the club could face financial fines, points deductions and even exclusion from the championship.There is a big possibility the license of the club not to be renewed, which will lead to forced relegation in the middle of the next summer.

The figures show a loss of 10 million francs instead of the expected 5 million, difference caused by the huge spendings on transfers, players agents and coaches.

GC patron Heinz Spross is ready to make a short-term guarantee of two millions, but still the situation in the club is very questionable.