Exclusive interview: Venezia FC president close to selling majority stake in the club
IMAGO | Venezia FC President, Duncan Niederauer, high-fiving the Venezia players after a 2-1 win against Pisa SC.
Venezia FC President Duncan Niederauer aims to sell a majority stake in the club, targeting a €40-50 million investment to propel the Serie B club to new heights.
Currently positioned as a leading contender in Serie B, Venezia FC are setting sights on a return to the top-flight, leveraging strategic investments and global branding.
Why it matters: Under Niederauer’s leadership, Venezia have cultivated a unique fashion and branding profile, merging Venice's rich culture with football, significantly boosting merchandise revenue.
The perspective: 2024 will see the introduction of a “globally renowned” fashion influencer as a brand ambassador, expected to further elevate Venezia's international appeal and merchandise sales.
15 November 2023 - 3:52 PM
Venezia FC President, Duncan Niederauer, is closing in on a deal to sell a majority stake in the Serie B club by the end of the year, as he seeks what he terms “the next level” for the club.
The club are currently ranked second in Serie B and are second favourites for promotion back to the top-flight, where they last played in two seasons ago.
Speaking exclusively to Off The Pitch, Niederauer says that he and the seven other partners who currently own the club were l
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