Dissolution of the Tumultuous Period: Financial Backer Ismaik Bids Farewell from Munich, 1860
TSV 1860 Munich: Hasan Ismaik's Departure on Hold Amid Unresolved Negotiations
The future of TSV 1860 Munich remains uncertain, as Jordanian investor Hasan Ismaik has retracted the sale of his shares to a Swiss family holding, and negotiations with the new potential investors have stalled.
Despite the off-pitch unrest, there is optimism on the sporting side, with the return of key players like Kevin Volland and Florian Niederlechner, fueling hope for a push to return to the 2. Bundesliga this season.
Ismaik, who has been involved with the club for over 14 years, investing more than 80 million euros, announced his departure from TSV 1860 Munich in April. However, he has since confirmed that he remains a shareholder and plans to meet with the new club president, Gernot Mang, to discuss the next season, stadium, and training facilities.
The sale is set to be officially completed next week, but the club's ownership situation remains unstable, with the credit debts being waived, except for the financial promises required for the current season's license.
In a move to boost the team's attacking power, Sigurd Haugen joined TSV 1860 Munich as another striker on Saturday.
The debate over the upgrade of the Grünwalder Stadium to prevent TSV 1860 Munich from having to move again after a promotion has been ongoing for years. The new shareholder pledges to renovate the stadium according to the guidelines of the German Football League, but the future plans for the stadium are yet to be finalised.
Ismaik's tenure was marked by frequent discussions about a new stadium for TSV 1860 Munich. He dreamed of the return of TSV 1860 Munich to the Bundesliga and qualification for the Champions League. However, his refusal to pay eleven million euros caused TSV 1860 Munich to be relegated to the regional league.
Some fans of TSV 1860 Munich celebrated Ismaik's departure with spontaneous fireworks, while others viewed it as a setback for the club's ambitions. Despite the uncertainties, the TSV 1860 presidency is confident that the new Swiss investors' engagement will help the club reach the 2nd Liga.
The new shareholder plans to promote amateur sports and build a new hall near the club's premises, but the details of this plan are yet to be revealed.
[1] Source: Munich Mercury, July 2025.
Despite the ongoing uncertainties regarding TSV 1860 Munich's ownership, there is a possibility of football returning to its signature strength. Amidst the stalled negotiations, Hasan Ismaik, an influential figure in the club's history, remains hopeful about the future season, planning to meet with the new club president, Gernot Mang.
