Secret takeover: Zurich businessman is said to save 1860 Munich!

Secret takeover: Zurich businessman is said to save 1860 Munich!

A new wind is blowing at TSV 1860 Munich! The association reported on Saturday before the general meeting that a discreet businessman from Zurich would like to take over the shares of Hasan Ismaik. The potential buyer, Matthias Thoma, remains in the background for the time being, and the exact transfer of the shares is still pending. This was confirmed by merkur.de, where the formal signing of the purchase contract in Frankfurt am Main has.

Thoma, a 57-year-old German citizen, lives in Switzerland and is known as CEO of an international consulting and engineering company. While fans and club members are looking forward to further information, the club management remains careful and, according to the specifications, is only fragmentary to share information about the new investor. President Gernot Mang was not inaugurated in the details of the sale, which is worried about some insiders. A club expert warns of possible escalations if the "closing" process is not successfully completed, how muenchen.t-online.de reports.

The way to takeover

Hasan Ismaik has been a partner at 1860 Munich since 2011. On July 5, 2025, the association announced that a Swiss family holding has reached an agreement to conclude the takeover. The presentation of the new partner was originally planned, but was postponed indefinitely. Thoma prefers to act in the background, and has not yet officially known itself to his role, so that the tension among fans and members continues.

The formal transfer of the shares is concluded by the entry to the commercial register, and the last entry dates from January 10, 2025. This means that the change of ownership has not yet been confirmed. However, the implementation of the transaction is expected for the coming week, which further heats up the anticipation for the upcoming changes.

A look at the future

The role of investors in football continues to be critical by experts. As discussed in an article by Deutschlandfunk.de, there are both opportunities and risks. The growth of the sports industry, especially football, remains an exciting topic. The demographic change and blossoming of women's sports are drivers for changes, while fans also play an important role. Christian Keller, Managing Director Sport at 1. FC Köln, recently called for a stronger integration of fans in decisions and transparent communication.

Developments at 1860 Munich could serve as an example of the challenges and opportunities with which many clubs are confronted today. Fans of the association will be careful how this investor entry affects the club's sporting and financial future. It remains to be seen whether Matthias Thoma can bring the hoped -for stability after the turbulent times.