Bayern Munich are one of the richest clubs in the world and, like other European giants, are always looking for ways to expand their business.
According to the Deloitte Football Money League, Bayern rank as the third-richest club in the world, behind Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Bayern posted total revenue of €861m, climbing two places from the previous year, largely due to an increase in broadcast revenue following their participation in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Bayern Munich: New shareholder confirmed
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The German champions have confirmed that Viessmann Generations Group is set to become a shareholder at the club.
Bayern confirmed on their official website:
“Viessmann Generations Group is set to become a shareholder of FC Bayern München AG. While FC Bayern München will retain 70 per cent of the shares in accordance with the club’s articles of association, the Munich-based family business is acquiring the last available equity stake, originally representing five per cent. As the transaction takes place through a capital increase, the resulting stake will amount to just under 6.7 per cent. Max Viessmann is expected to join the supervisory board of FC Bayern München AG, which is to expand from nine to ten members.
“The partnership, which will take effect upon registration in the commercial register, will give FC Bayern additional scope for action and make a significant contribution to the club’s long-term independence. The collaboration will focus in particular on projects in sustainability, internationalization and digitalization. Viessmann Generations Group will contribute the entrepreneurial experience of a globally-active family business.
“The two partners share a relationship of trust built over many years and rooted in common values: carrying its locally-rooted tradition with passion into a successful global future. A brand partnership with Viessmann launched in 2018 has since evolved into a comprehensive global climate partnership. Max Viessmann currently serves on the advisory committee of FC Bayern München eV.
“Together, the four minority shareholders will hold 30 per cent of the shares. Following completion of the transaction, Viessmann Generations Group will hold just under 6.7 per cent of FC Bayern München AG, while the three other shareholders alongside FC Bayern München e.V. will each hold just under 7.8 per cent.”
Big boost for Bayern Munich
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Christian Falk has told CFBayern Insider that Bayern have received an amount of €250m, and it will go into the club’s fixed-term deposit account for now.
Unlike other major clubs across Europe, Bayern want to remain autonomous and not be controlled by major investors.
“The money will go into the legendary fixed-term deposit account for now. The goal is to ensure the club’s financial independence for the future so it can remain competitive on the international stage. The club wants to remain autonomous and not be controlled by major investors.”