Fanatics in Giesing commemorate the end of the Ismaili era for TSV 1860 with a display of fireworks
TSV 1860 Munich, the renowned football club based in Bavaria, is currently in a state of uncertainty regarding its new shareholder. After initial reports of a Swiss family holding taking over the shares previously held by Hasan Ismaik since 2011, it appears that no official change of hands has occurred.
Hasan Ismaik, a figure familiar to the club for the past 14 years, has publicly stated his intentions to sell his shares back in April. However, conflicting reports and disputes have led to a situation where Ismaik remains a shareholder and an active participant in the club's affairs.
The new shareholder, initially announced as a Swiss family holding, has not yet been confirmed. Rumours of Matthias Thoma also surfaced, but these have not been substantiated. The club's future plans will now be discussed between Ismaik and the new club president, Gernot Mang.
Despite the uncertainty, the new shareholder, should they materialise, has agreed to maintain the Grünwalder Stadium as the home of TSV 1860. They have also pledged their commitment to long-term support for the club. Furthermore, they have agreed to seek prompt exchanges with the city to renovate the stadium according to the specifications of the DFL.
The TSV 1860 Presidium is pleased to have won a highly respected and successful partner. The club also expresses its gratitude to Ismaik for his 14-year commitment and wishes him well as a regular fan of the club.
The news has sparked great euphoria among the investor-critical fans of TSV 1860. Fans gathered in Giesing to celebrate, with the Bamboleo clubhouse serving as the central meeting point.
As the situation develops, it is expected that the completion of the transaction will take place next week. The purchase price remains confidential.
Key Points
- Previous shareholder: Hasan Ismaik (since 2011)
- Proposed new investor: Swiss family holding (initially announced but sale failed) / Matthias Thoma (rumored)
- Current status: Hasan Ismaik remains a shareholder and active in club affairs
- Planned initiatives: Discussing plans for next season, stadium renovation, gym expansion
- Club ambitions: Promotion to 2. Bundesliga aimed for 2025/26 season (linked to Swiss investor plans) but now uncertain
In the meantime, the club continues to forge ahead, with the construction of a new sports hall being crucial for the amateur departments of the club and the young lions, the youth teams of professional football. The new shareholder, should they come on board, will play a significant role in shaping the future of this storied club.
The new shareholder, should they materialize, might bring exciting changes to the European-league bound TSV 1860 Munich, as they have pledged to back the club's sports endeavors, particularly the construction of a new sports hall for the amateur departments and youth teams, with aspirations to promote the club to the 2. Bundesliga set for the 2025/26 season. Despite the ongoing uncertainty, football fans remain hopeful and continue to support their beloved club.
