Two decades ago, footballers owning clubs was pure fantasy, found only in comic strips like Roy of the Rovers. Today, it's a reality with stars like Kylian Mbappé and David Beckham leading the way. The trend of footballers turning into club owners is reshaping the sport, raising questions about their motivations, the risks involved, and the potential impact on the game. Including terviews with Thomas Hitzlsperger, and Patrick Foley - Financial Planner for Footballers ⚽️ 1. Why are footballers increasingly buying clubs? Footballers are leveraging their wealth and influence to carve out new roles within the industry. Ownership allows them to implement their footballing vision, influence player recruitment, and make strategic decisions that align with their personal values and long-term goals. 2. Is owning a football club a sound financial investment for a player? Owning a football club is risky and often not a prudent investment. As financial advisor Patrick Foley notes, “There are far easier and safer ways to make an investment than a football club.” The high costs and unpredictability of football make it a challenging investment, though it can be strategically valuable in the long term. 3. What impact could this trend have on football? The involvement of high-profile players as club owners could lead to more strategic, player-focused management and potentially better youth development. However, it also risks creating unrealistic expectations and additional pressure on clubs to perform both on and off the pitch. #SportsBusiness #Football #SportsBiz #Finance #People #Data #Intelligence #Investment
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Off The Pitch is a football business intelligence service providing convenient data analytics tools as well as an unparalleled newsletter on the European football industry. We have financial and operational data for 267 clubs, M&A Tracker, transferdata for 77 leagues dating back to 2016 and estimated transfer values for 5,000 of players in ten leagues. We are on a mission to give football clubs at all sizes access to a host of data that will help them take better decisions in a highly-competitive environment. To gain access, please get in contact with us to discuss your requirements.
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⚽️ Morning Snapshot 🤝 FC Internazionale Milano have revealed Gate.io, a cryptocurrency exchange, as their new sleeve sponsor. The club have also partnered with DRUTEX Ltd. for the next two seasons. 🤝 Cryptocurrency platform Kraken Digital Asset Exchange has been unveiled as the new sleeve partner of RB Leipzig. 🤝 Blackburn Rovers Football Club have announced that Blackburn Rovers Community Trust’s Sports College will be the men's first team Training Wear Partner. 🤝 Como 1907 have secured Polytron as their new official sleeve sponsornew official sleeve sponsor for the 2024/25 season. #Partnership #Broadcasting #SportsBusiness #Commercial #Sponsorship #Football #SportsBiz #Finance #People #Data #Tech #Intelligence #Investment
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Football clubs in Europe's 'big five' leagues have seen a significant increase in revenue since 2019, yet nearly all of it has been consumed by rising wage bills. This trend has left many clubs struggling with profitability despite their income growth. An analysis by Off The Pitch highlights the increasing importance of wage control, especially as private equity funds become more involved in the sport. #Broadcasting #SportsBusiness #Football #SportsBiz #Finance #Data #Intelligence
Analysis: Football’s income surge offset by rapid wage inflation
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⚽️ Morning Snapshot 🤝 FC Barcelona have named Human Mobile Devices as a new global partner of the club. 🤝 Manchester City Football Club have entered into a new multi-year partnership with corporate payments company Corpay. 🤝 Crystal Palace Football Club have secured a partnership with EFAM AIR, making them the club’s official Ventilation Partner. 🤝 Brentford Football Club have confirmed a new multi-year collaboration with Destination Sport Group. 🤝 Olympique de Marseille and EA SPORTS have renewed their partnership in a multi-year agreement. 🤝 LOSC have announced Decathlon as an official partner of the club. 🤝 KRC Genk have extended their partnership with Voetbalshop® (Voetbalshop.nl & Voetbalshop.be) until 2030. #Partnership #Broadcasting #SportsBusiness #Commercial #Sponsorship #Football #SportsBiz #Finance #People #Data #Tech #Intelligence #Investment
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⚽️ Morning Snapshot 👔 Markus Weinzierl has been appointed as the new director of sport at the FC Bayern München Campus. 🤝 AS Monaco and CasinoSecret have extended their partnership until 2026. 🤝 Bayer 04 Leverkusen have introduced MG Motor Deutschland as a premium partner of the club. 🤝 SV Werder Bremen GmbH & Co KG aA have named Autohaus Anders-Gruppe as their new regional partner. 🤝 Royal Antwerp F.C. have confirmed a new partnership with Van Moer Logistics for the 2024/25 season. #Partnership #Broadcasting #SportsBusiness #Commercial #Sponsorship #Football #SportsBiz #Finance #People #Data #Tech #Intelligence #Investment
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The German ownership group SSE22, led by figures like Jan Peters and Ole Jan Kappmeier, has taken the reins at Danish football club AaB A/S with a clear, long-term strategy centered on nurturing young, home-grown talent. Rather than chasing quick results, they are investing in the club's academy and ensuring a seamless transition for youth players into the senior team. Their approach, rooted in patience and a commitment to local development, is a refreshing contrast to the short-term thinking often seen in football. 1. What sets SSE22's approach at AaB apart from other football clubs? SSE22 focuses on developing young, local talent and integrating them into the first team, even if it takes years. They believe in a long-term strategy rather than prioritizing immediate match results. 2. How does SSE22 handle the transition of young players to the senior team? SSE22 emphasizes additional, individualized training for young players as they move up to the senior squad, understanding that most are not immediately ready to make an impact. This approach challenges the common practice of loaning out or releasing players who don’t succeed right away. 3. Why is SSE22's commitment to local talent significant for AaB's future? By focusing on local talent, SSE22 is not only nurturing future first-team players but also ensuring the club’s financial sustainability. This strategy aims to build a strong foundation for long-term success, both on and off the pitch. #SportsBusiness #Football #SportsBiz #Finance #People #Data #Management #Intelligence
How new German owners are rebuilding a Danish top club’s future by focusing on youth talent
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⚽️ Morning Snapshot 🤝 RB Leipzig have named MERKUR GROUP as their new official partner. 🤝 UEFA Champions League has secured a sponsorship deal with bet365, making them the League's first official sports betting partner. 🤝 Manchester City Football Club have entered into a multi-year regional partnership with Yili Group, which will become the club’s official dairy partner. 🤝 Manchester United have extended their partnership with Konami Digital Entertainment, continuing as the club’s official video game partner. 🤝 Juventus Football Club have revealed a new collaboration with Fortinet, who will serve as the club's official cybersecurity partner for the next two seasons. 🤝 Real Betis Balompié have renewed their partnership with Volvo Cars, maintaining Volvo as the club's official vehicle until 30 June 2027. 🤝 Leicester City Football Club have confirmed LiteFinance Official as their new official trading partner. 🤝 FC Augsburg 1907 have extended their partnership with Pitztal Tourismus until 2027. #Partnership #Broadcasting #SportsBusiness #Commercial #Sponsorship #Football #SportsBiz #Finance #People #Data #Tech #Intelligence #Investment
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⚽️ Morning Snapshot 👔 Klaus Filbry, commercial director of SV Werder Bremen and Anne-Kathrin Laufmann, managing director of sport & sustainability, have extended their contracts with the club. 🤝 Chelsea Football Club have secured a new deal with entertainment discovery platform Fever, which will serve as the club's sleeve sponsor. 🤝 Bologna FC 1909 have announced Betway Group as the club's new top partner. 🤝 Sheffield United Football Club have entered into a partnership with Creative Building Projects Ltd, naming them the official sponsor of the club's new Fan Zone. 🤝 VfL Wolfsburg have announced a new collaboration with British nutritional supplements company, Soccer Supplement. 🤝 Stade Rennais F.C. have extended their partnership with Groupe Launay until 2029. #Partnership #Broadcasting #SportsBusiness #Commercial #Sponsorship #Football #SportsBiz #Finance #People #Data #Tech #Intelligence #Investment
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