Official: Monza Sold to US Fund Beckett Layne Ventures in €45 Million Deal

According to reports from ANSA, the deal values the Serie B club at approximately €45 million, including performance-related bonuses. The agreement marks a significant shift for the Biancorossi while retaining a connection to the Berlusconi family—Fininvest will keep a 20% stake in the club until June 2026.

The transaction is structured in two phases. An initial 80% of the shares will be transferred to Beckett Layne Ventures over the summer, followed by the remaining 20% within the next 12 months. During this transition period, Fininvest will maintain representation on Monza’s board of directors, proportionate to its minority shareholding.

Brandon Berger, a former marketing chief at Chelsea, is among the prominent figures leading the American consortium. The group, based in Larchmont, New York, specializes in strategic partnerships across sports, media, and entertainment. Notably, Mauro Baldissoni—formerly a key executive at AS Roma—will also play an advisory role.

In addition to the US investors, the operation involves respected business families from the Brianza region, including the Agrati family, known for their automotive fastener and component manufacturing, and the Fontana family, leaders in aluminum bodywork and tooling systems.

Official Statement Confirms the Deal

The clubs released a joint statement confirming the agreement:

“Fininvest and Beckett Layne Ventures have today signed an agreement for the sale of 100% of AC Monza’s share capital to Blv. The operation foresees the initial transfer of 80% of the shares by this summer, with the remaining 20% to be sold by June 2026. Until that time, Fininvest will continue to hold a seat on the club’s board of directors, in line with its residual shareholding.”

Beckett Layne Ventures, the statement continued, “is a financial partner and strategic advisor for companies operating in sports, media, and entertainment. The Blv team, along with its partners and advisors, has solid experience in professional sport, with a particular focus on European football.”

This move concludes a remarkable chapter for Monza under the Berlusconi family’s ownership and opens a new era driven by international investment, aiming to strengthen the club’s ambition for a Serie A return.