Dortmund's pre-season tour of Japan bearing lucrative financial fruits

Despite an opening 1-0 defeat to Cerezo Osaka, BVB are profiting handsomely from their pre-season visit to Japan.

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Borussia Dortmund's pre-season tour of Japan looks likely to be a highly lucrative endeavour for the Westphalian giants.

According to BILD's reports, BVB is earning around €5million, primarily through revenue from friendly matches.

Furthermore, incoming fees from sponsorship appearances on the tour will further pad out the Bundesliga runner-up's coffers.

Alongside the sporting aspects, the management of Dortmund is actively working on securing further sponsorships.

According to the tabloid, talks are underway with major local companies, including well-known names like Panasonic and Mitsubishi. 

The aforementioned deals under discussion are said to be worth millions of euros annually for the Yellow and Blacks.

After their 1-0 loss to Cerezo Osaka yesterday, Dortmund's pre-season tour rolls onto FC Tokyo who they face on Saturday, 1 August.