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Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga rivals check in on Viessmann deal

On the heels of Bayern Munich’s massive €250 million cash injection from the Viessmann Group, the club’s Bundesliga competitors have chimed in to discuss the deal with Bild (via @iMiaSanMia): Bayern’s league competitors were asked whether the €250m from the…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 8:00 AM
Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga rivals check in on Viessmann deal
Key Things to Know
  • Bundesliga rivals responded with congratulations to Bayern Munich's massive €250 million Viessmann Group deal.
  • Bayer Leverkusen's Fernando Carro admitted the agreement widens the financial gap but said titles are not yet decided.
  • Red Bull's Oliver Mintzlaff stated the deal changes the competitive framework but does not diminish RB Leipzig's ambitions.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Following Bayern Munich's reported €250 million partnership deal with the Viessmann Group, key executives from rival Bundesliga clubs offered measured reactions to Bild. Officials from Bayer Leverkusen, Red Bull, and Borussia Dortmund publicly congratulated Bayern on the massive financial injection rather than voicing direct complaints.

Bayer Leverkusen's Fernando Carro acknowledged that the deal widens the financial gap but maintained titles are not predetermined. Red Bull's Oliver Mintzlaff and Borussia Dortmund's Hans-Joachim Watzke both praised Bayern's business success, noting their respective clubs remain focused on self-improvement and long-term competitiveness.

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