FC Bayern has further strengthened its financial position with the Viessmann deal. Jan-Christian Dreesen now explains what the money is intended for.
At FC Bayern, the Viessmann Generations Group’s investment continues to be a hot topic of conversation. The German record champion is said to have received around 250 million euros for the last five percent of the soccer club’s shares that were still available. CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has now explained what the Munich-based club plans to do with the money.
The additional funds are apparently not intended to trigger a direct spending spree on transfers. In an interview with Sport BILD, Dreesen made it clear that the proceeds are primarily intended to further strengthen the club structurally and strategically.
“The money isn’t just going to be spent on new players—the Bundesliga doesn’t need to be alarmed by this,” explained the Bayern boss. Instead, the goal is to strengthen the club’s capital structure and expand its capabilities in international competition over the long term.
For Dreesen, FC Bayern’s independence is the top priority. Under the deal with Viessmann, 70 percent of the shares in the soccer public limited company will remain with FC Bayern e. V. It is precisely this majority ownership structure that is of central importance to the club.
Dreesen: Bayern Aims to Become Strategically Stronger
“For us, this partnership is primarily about FC Bayern’s long-term strength and independence in international competition,” said Dreesen. The CEO views the additional funds less as a short-term transfer reserve and more as a strategic cushion for the coming years.
Nevertheless, the deal with Viessmann has given FC Bayern additional financial leeway. Dreesen made it clear elsewhere in the interview that these funds could, in principle, also be used in the transfer market. The Munich club has the financial strength to afford even very expensive players.
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According to Dreesen, however, the 250-million-euro deal is not intended to go exclusively toward the roster. Rather, the goal is to establish the club’s financial foundation in such a way that Bayern can consistently compete with the biggest clubs in European competition.
At the same time, Dreesen makes it clear that the new partnership does not change the club’s fundamental structure. “This independence is an important part of our identity,” emphasized the CEO, referring to the e. V.’s continued clear majority stake.
This makes it clear: FC Bayern does not view the millions from Viessmann as a short-term transfer budget, but rather as a long-term investment in its own competitiveness. Major transfers remain possible—but the actual plan extends far beyond that.