Großkreutz 'pub before the end: world champion does not want to have to throw his 20 employees out

The bar of world champion Kevin Großkreutz has to close due to the corona crisis. He has an idea how he will not lose his shop anyway. He gets prominent support.

• Uerdingen star Kevin Großkreutz runs the pub “Mit Schmackes” together with Christopher Reinecke.
• The shop has to close temporarily due to the Corona crisis.
• In order not to go bankrupt, he has now started a rescue operation

Dortmund - Because of the Corona crisis *, all football is pausing in Germany. The professional leagues take a break until at least April 30. Even ghost games * are not feasible at the moment. Kevin Großkreutz from KFC Uerdingen is also affected by the situation, but not only in terms of football.

Corona: Großkreutz 'pub before the end? - So he wants

The world champion and former BVB player runs the pub “Mit Schmackes” in the Kreuzviertel district of Dortmund together with Christopher Reinecke. Not only major events such as football games are not allowed to take place at present, bars and restaurants are not allowed to entertain guests in order to stop the spread of the virus. Of course, this means huge sales losses, and the running costs must also be covered. Many owners fear for their existence, as in Munich *.

Check out this post on Instagram

Only 2 players from a really great team - thanks to our entire team. Really strong what you do every day. THANKS #notohneineinteam #thanks #mitschmackes #mitschmackesdortmund

A post shared by Mit Schmackes (@mit_schmackes_dortmund) on Jun 10, 2019 at 4:51 am PDT

Großkreutz` Kneipe has 20 employees and, according to watson.de, wants to continue paying their salaries. Like many others, “Mit Schmackes” now sells vouchers to stay afloat. However, the Uerdingen professional has a very special idea to make the vouchers tasty for the fans.

Großkreutz is giving away jerseys and other fan articles from former teammates

You can win the following when purchasing a voucher according to your Instagram page:

• From € 10 there is a personal dedication in the voucher on request
• From € 20 there is an additional chance of winning
• From 50 € there is also a small video for wedding / birthday etc.

The ex-Dortmund also gets the support of numerous former teammates and other soccer stars. Players like Marco Reus, Erling Haaland, Mario Götze and Marcel Schmelzer provide signed jerseys and shoes.

Goalkeeper gloves are made by Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Bürki and his predecessor Roman Weidenfeller . 1.- FC Cologne striker Simon Terodde and Lukas Podolski , with whom Großkreutz won the World Cup in 2014, also take part.

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Thank you for the jersey my friend @ marcinho11 for the competition at @mit_schmackes_dortmund. The whole team would like to thank you very much ✅ Thank you for your sensational campaign with @helpyourhometown #respekt #dortmunderjungs #friendship #dankness #cohesion #isso

A post shared by Kevin (@fischkreutz) on Mar 28, 2020 at 5:02 am PDT

The campaign is very well received by the fans. One commented on the Instagram post: “Great action! Stay strong and healthy. "

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