Thomas Müller and Mats Hummels advance to buy Estrela Amadora in the Primeira Liga
Thomas Müller and Mats Hummels plan to buy Estrela Amadora. The two 2014 world champions join the Swiss Yann Sommer to join the Portuguese Primeira Liga club as investors. The information was released this Wednesday by German vehicles.
An investor group wants to take control of the team. Müller, Hummels and Sommer would act as strategic investors. Eles intend to use experience, contacts and visibility to elevate the club.
Rivalidade becomes a partnership
Müller and Hummels were rivals on the field for years. The first shone in Bayern, while the second made his mark in Borussia Dortmund. Agora, they are looking for a joint project after their playing careers end. Yann Sommer, former Bayern goalkeeper, completes the trio.
Johannes Mösmang articulates the business
Johannes Mösmang, player-manager of FC Bayern, connected the parties. Ele could move to Portugal if the deal moves forward. Bayern has already been informed of the initiative.
- Investidores: Thomas Müller, Mats Hummels and Yann Sommer
- Objetivo: take the club to Top 8 by Primeira Liga
- Status: negotiations underway
Estrela Amadora competes with the Portuguese elite and seeks greater stability. The possible arrival of well-known names could bring commercial and media attention to the team.
Detalhes still open
The purchase was not completed. Valores and quota division remain under discussion. The club has a modest tradition and recent fluctuations in the table. The German and Swiss trio would work more behind the scenes, focusing on the long term.
Müller and Hummels maintain ties with Bayern. Ambos explore new roles in football. The move fits into the trend of former athletes investing in mid-sized clubs at Europa.
