FC Bayern has announced a record total turnover of over one billion euros. In terms of sport, they are counting on a successful season under Vincent Kompany: “In 2025, the motto is: full concentration on big goals, says President Hainer.
The annual general meeting of record champions FC Bayern Munich was entirely dedicated to the memory of the football “emperor” Franz Beckenbauer, who died at the beginning of the year, and was extremely harmonious. “Dear Franz, we miss you. But what remains with us and unites us is the memory of you,” said President Herbert Hainer. “You gave FC Bayern the charisma that continues to have an impact today.” That’s why the number five will no longer be awarded at FC Bayern with immediate effect. This decision was celebrated in the hall in the presence of Beckenbauer’s wife Heidi and son Joel. After Beckenbauer’s retirement, Klaus Augenthaler, Patrik Andersson and Mats Hummels, among others, wore number five.
FC Bayern with new sales records
The Munich-based company’s appeal was also reflected in sales. Hainer was able to announce a new financial record on Sunday. While the total turnover from the AG, the group and Basketball GmbH was 690 million euros two years ago and was still an impressive 882 million euros at the 2023 annual general meeting, “we are not only reaching another record value – but a dimension that even FC Bayern can reach “This year we have a total turnover of one billion and 17 million euros.” The increase in members has also reached 382,000 For his 125th birthday next year, Hainer is already hoping to break the 400,000 mark.
Sports director Max Eberl is on Sunday, December 8th, after the annual general meeting of FC Bayern from 9.45 p.m. as a guest at Blickpunkt Sport.
According to Hoeneß’s statement, Kompany has to deliver
We also see ourselves in an excellent position in terms of sport and are dreaming of a successful 2024/25 season: “Our team is undefeated at the top of the table, we are on track in the Champions League – and we are inspiring our fans with attractive football.” “Unfortunately it’s become routine” – but the game against Leverkusen was also an early final, said Hainer.
The route is therefore clearly set: “In 2025 the motto is: full concentration on big goals! We all know that at the end of the season there will be the final of the Champions League in Munich.” And added with a wink towards coach Vincent Kompany: “Uli Hoeneß has already promised the championship… You probably know: At FC Bayern one word applies… No pressure – but if the honorary president promises something… that should happen.”
CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen then upped the ante on the expectations of the Munich star ensemble around Kompany. “It has to be our aim to be there in the final in our stadium. And this time we don’t call it the final at home, but rather the title at home!”
There will be a double celebration again on the town hall balcony
But it wasn’t just the footballers who stood for success at FC Bayern and should deliver again next year. Alexander Straus’ team was able to defend the German championship: “The town hall belonged to them alone this year, next year, dear FC Bayern women, please take the men with you again!” said Hainer. He also praised the performance of the basketball players: “You have managed to sustainably establish basketball in Munich.”
Source: Blickpunkt Sport December 8th, 2024 – 9:45 p.m
