Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain have released statements stating their opposition to the creation of a European Super League.
The 12 founding members include Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, Internazionale and AC Milan.
However, Bayern have made it clear they would not be joining.
“FC Bayern Munchen has a clear stance on the issue of the Super League,” a Bayern statement read.
PSG have also voiced their disagreement with the creation of the competition.
“Paris Saint-Germain holds the firm belief that football is a game for everyone,” a statement from club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi read. “I have been consistent on this since the very beginning.
“As a football club, we are a family and a community whose fabric is our fans — I believe we shouldn’t forget this. There is a clear need to advance the existing UEFA competition model, presented by UEFA yesterday [Monday] and concluding 24 months of extensive and collaborative consultation across the whole European football landscape.
“We believe that any proposal without the support of UEFA — an organisation that has been working to progress the interests of European football for nearly 70 years — does not resolve the issues currently facing the football community, but is instead driven by self-interest.
“Paris Saint-Germain will continue to work with UEFA, the European Club Association and all stakeholders of the football family – based on the principles of good faith, dignity and respect for all.”