FC Bayern München nears €250M Viessmann deal and Palhinha transfer collapse

FC Bayern München is reportedly nearing a €250 million deal to sell a 5% stake in its AG to the heating technology group Viessmann. This transaction would elevate Viessmann from a platinum partner to a main partner, joining other major shareholders like Adidas, Audi, and Allianz. The sale represents the final portion of shares the club can divest without requiring a majority vote from its members.

In player news, Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has confirmed that a transfer for midfielder Joao Palhinha to Aston Villa has collapsed. The disagreement centered on the deal structure: Aston Villa proposed a loan with an option to buy, whereas Bayern Munich insisted on a permanent sale. While Palhinha had reportedly agreed to personal terms with the Premier League club, the clubs could not reach an agreement. Following the failed negotiations, interest in the 31-year-old has been linked to Newcastle United, though his future remains uncertain.