A quartet of former Bayern Munich stars has made a major investment in a Portuguese football club. Thomas Müller, Mats Hummels, Yann Sommer, and Lucas Hernandez are part of a consortium that acquired a 90% majority stake in Primeira Liga side Estrela da Amadora for €40 million on August 25.
The Straits Times Sport reported the deal. The international consortium is led by the firms ADvantage and LEAD and is supported by the KI Group. Estrela da Amadora officially announced the completion of the acquisition. The club stated: "Estrela da Amadora hereby informs that the acquisition of a majority stake of 90 per cent of the SAD’s share capital by an international consortium led by ADvantage and LEAD, with the support of the KI Group, has been completed."
Who are the involved Bayern legends?
The four former Bayern players bring immense experience to the table. Thomas Müller, now 36 years old, currently plays for the Vancouver Whitecaps in Major League Soccer. Mats Hummels retired from professional football in 2025. Lucas Hernandez is under contract at Paris Saint-Germain, while Yann Sommer guards the goal for Belgian side Club Brugge. Müller and Hummels were part of the German squad that won the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Lucas Hernandez, in turn, helped France secure the World Cup title in 2018. Their collective resume of Bundesliga, Champions League, and international honors is formidable.
What kind of club is Estrela da Amadora?
The club receiving the investment has a short but eventful history. Estrela da Amadora was only founded in 2020. The club is the legal successor to a predecessor that was dissolved in 2011 due to financial troubles. Last season, the team finished 15th in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, securing its top-flight status. The league is known for its strong traditional clubs like Benfica Lisbon, Sporting Lisbon, and FC Porto. The current standings of the Bundesliga and other top leagues can be tracked on our standings page.
Why are footballers investing in other clubs?
The involvement of active and former pros in football club ownership is a growing trend. For players, it offers a way to leverage their knowledge and networks beyond their playing careers and reinvest in the sport. For the acquiring club, the involvement of big names means not just capital, but valuable expertise and increased visibility. Such investments can help improve sporting infrastructure and fund long-term projects. The detailed performance data of all Bayern players is available in our stats overview.
What does the deal mean for the future?
The €40 million investment provides Estrela da Amadora with financial flexibility for the coming years. The funds can be channeled into the player squad, the youth academy, or club infrastructure. For the former Bayern stars, it is a step into the world of club management and ownership. They are apparently pursuing long-term plans in the football business. The development of the Portuguese club will now be watched with particular interest, not least because of its prominent backers. For fans tracking the post-Bayern careers of former players, our squad page provides a comprehensive overview.
The entry of the Bayern legends marks a new chapter for the Portuguese club and highlights the global interconnectedness of modern football.
