Ex-Bayern stars Mueller, Hummels join investment group buying Portuguese club

Four former Bayern Munich players have joined forces as part of an investment group that has secured majority ownership of Estrela da Amadora, one of Portugal's established football clubs. The acquisition was completed this week, according to an announcement from the Portuguese side.

The investment group includes Mueller and Hummels, both Germany internationals with World Cup pedigree. The quartet's involvement signals strong confidence in the club's potential and marks a growing trend of high-profile former players investing in European football clubs.

Estrela da Amadora, based in the Lisbon metropolitan area, competes in Portugal's top division. The club has a significant history in Portuguese football, having won multiple domestic titles and competed in European competitions over the decades.

The investment is expected to provide the club with enhanced financial resources to strengthen its squad and infrastructure. Such acquisitions by experienced football figures have become increasingly common as former players seek to apply their expertise and resources to club management and development.

Details regarding the investment structure and the identities of the other two former Bayern players involved were not immediately disclosed.