Bundesliga ready for return of fans if authorities approve

Bayern's Leon Goretzka, right, celebrates with Serge Gnabry after he scores his side second goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and Borussia Moenchengladbach in Munich, Germany, Saturday, June 13, 2020.

Germany's first and second division football clubs on Tuesday said they were prepared to allow some fans back into stadiums next season if the country's political authorities give the green light later this month.

German Football League CEO Christian Seifert said the possibility of fans in stadiums depended solely on the political leaders giving the go ahead.

The health ministers of the individual German states are due to meet next week.

The new Bundesliga season starts on Sept. 18.