US EditionGalliani turns down Monza presidency as club is sold to US fund
Beckett Layne Ventures acquired an 80% stake in Monza, ending the Berlusconi family's ownership after relegation to Serie B, while Adriano Galliani declined the presidency.
- On Thursday, Beckett Layne Ventures completed the purchase of AC Monza, officially taking control with an 80% stake as Adriano Galliani leaves the club.
- The sale, agreed in July, reflects prior negotiations announced on July 1st, 2025, and marks Fininvest and the Berlusconi family leaving soccer after Monza’s relegation to Serie B.
- Following regulatory approvals, BLV emphasised integration with Monza's staff and leadership, paying a reported 30 million euros and thanking the Berlusconi family and Galliani, founders Brandon Berger and Lauren Crampsie said.
- The 81-year-old Galliani said he would not accept the presidency, turning down BLV's offer and focusing on other activities including his senate role, while Fininvest retains a 20% stake to be transferred by June 2026.
- The club's earlier rise under Fininvest, purchaser in 2018, fulfilled Silvio Berlusconi's dream as BLV said it will pursue projects to return Monza to higher divisions and strengthen local ties.
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Berlusconi family completes sale of Monza
Berlusconi family holding company Fininvest on Thursday finalized the sale of a controlling 80% stake in Serie B soccer club AC Monza to US investment firm Beckett Layne Ventures (BLV), sources said. The remaining 20% will be sold by June 2026. (ANSA)
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Galliani turns down Monza presidency as club is sold to US fund
Monza CEO Adriano Galliani is stepping away from the club after American fund Beckett Layne Ventures completed its purchase on Thursday. The sale was agreed in July.
The first closing for the sale of the share capital by Fininvest and Beckett was perfected. The manager explained the decision: "Choose difficult, but just leave to the new property the maximum freedom of action"
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