A Clear Rejection: FCB Boss Dreesen Rules Out Bayern Assistance for 1860 | OneFootball

Following its forced relegation to the Regionalliga, TSV 1860 Munich is fighting for a sporting and financial comeback. However, the Lions cannot count on financial support from their city rival, FC Bayern. CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has now clearly ruled out any potential aid in the millions.

TSV 1860 Munich’s financial difficulties are among the biggest issues in German soccer. Following its forced relegation from the 3. Liga due to financial problems, the historic club is facing a complete fresh start in the Bavarian Regionalliga.

Despite the difficult situation, Jan-Christian Dreesen believes in a successful future for the Lions. During a press conference, the FC Bayern CEO had words of praise for the city rival and, in particular, its fans.

“I truly hope that 1860 Munich gets back on its feet, and I’m also optimistic that they’ll pull it off. Especially because they have incredibly loyal fans who have shown an incredible capacity for endurance for decades,” explained the 58-year-old.

Dreesen also sees the fresh start as an opportunity

In the Bayern boss’s view, the fresh start in the Regionalliga could even be an opportunity to restructure the club for the long term. “Sometimes it’s good to have to start from the bottom again. It’s a setback, but it’s also a fresh start. It gives you a chance to get things back on track, which is why I hope they make the right decisions,” said Dreesen.

However, he ruled out direct financial support from FC Bayern.

When asked whether the record champion could support TSV 1860 with a payment of five million euros, Dreesen responded cautiously: “I view the unorthodox suggestion you’re making there with some skepticism.”

“It would have been easier in front of the banner”

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Dreesen cited the decades-long rivalry between the two Munich clubs as the main reason. “To this day, there is a deep-seated animosity among members and fans. This extends not only to banners that show up at our championship celebrations but cuts across many levels. To be honest, I don’t think parts of our membership would view that positively,” explained the Bayern board member.

At the same time, Dreesen pointed out that FC Bayern has indeed supported its city rival in the past—though always within a framework that also benefited the record champion itself.

“Of course, FC Bayern has certainly made contributions in the past when 1860 was in dire straits. But that only happened within a framework that was also beneficial to us, because we at FC Bayern are committed to FC Bayern,” said Dreesen.

His conclusion was accordingly clear: “I don’t see much chance of that transfer happening.”

In closing, the Bayern boss took a humorous jab at the city rivals. Referring to the banner display by 1860 fans at Munich’s recent championship celebration, Dreesen remarked with a smile: “It would have been easier without the banner.”

With that, the CEO made it clear that while FC Bayern wishes TSV 1860 all the best on the field for its fresh start, a financial bailout is currently out of the question for the record champion.