Monza: Fininvest seals BLV deal, Berger new owner, Galliani out | OneFootball

It's official: Fininvest has completed the closing with Beckett Layne Ventures (BLV) for the sale of AC Monza. The company led by Brandon Berger, specializing in investments and strategic consulting in the sports, media, and entertainment sectors, acquires 80% of the shares of the Brianzoli club. The remaining 20% will remain with Fininvest until June 2026, when it will be fully transferred to BLV.

Monza, Fininvest completes the deal with BLV. Berger new owner, Galliani steps aside

The operation assigns the club an enterprise value of 45 million euros, marking a handover that opens a new era for the biancorossa company.

The official statement

Fininvest S.p.A. announced that it has finalized today the first closing of the operation, which was announced on July 1st. With the acquisition of 80% of the share capital, BLV officially takes control of AC Monza.

“Having completed the necessary regulatory approvals and verified the conditions set out in the agreement,” the note reads, “Beckett Layne Ventures becomes the majority owner of the club.”

The remaining share package, equal to 20%, will be transferred to BLV by June 2026, marking Fininvest's definitive exit from professional football after over six years of management.

The farewell of Adriano Galliani

The closing also marks the end of an important chapter for Monza. Adriano Galliani, the historic director and CEO of the club, has announced his decision not to accept the position of president offered by the new ownership.

“It was a difficult choice,” he declared, “made to dedicate myself to other activities I am involved in, but above all to leave the new ownership and management the utmost freedom to imprint their vision and carry out their projects. Among these is bringing Monza back to Serie A, a historic goal already achieved under Fininvest's management, fulfilling President Silvio Berlusconi's dream.”

Galliani emphasized his personal connection with the biancorossi colors: “I was born and raised in Monza. Monza is the team I've supported since I was 5 years old.”

Since 2019, at Berlusconi's behest, he had taken on the role of CEO, leading the company from Serie C to the historic promotion to Serie A in 2020. His departure marks the end of an unrepeatable cycle in the club's history.

A new chapter for Monza

With the arrival of Beckett Layne Ventures, AC Monza is preparing to inaugurate a new phase, characterized by international development strategies and greater attention to economic sustainability. Brandon Berger, the new key shareholder, intends to transform the club into an increasingly competitive entity, without forgetting its strong local roots.

The main challenge will be to bring Monza back to the top league, while at the same time consolidating the sports project initiated during the Fininvest and Galliani years.

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