Tether Submits Binding All-Cash Offer to Acquire Juventus FC

Highlights:

• Tether has proposed a binding all-cash offer to acquire 65.4% stake in Juventus FC.
• The deal can only progress if Exor agrees and the parties involved sign the final contract.
• The stablecoin company said it will invest up to €1 billion to support the football club’s expansion.

Stablecoin company Tether has sent a binding, all-cash offer to Exor to buy its full stake in Juventus Football Club. The company announced the move in a press release on December 12, 2025. If regulators approve the deal, Tether also plans to make a public offer to buy the remaining Juventus shares at the same price. 

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The stablecoin company intends to cover the entire cost for the purchase using its funds, underscoring a long-term commitment to the club. Notably, the offer would cover Exor’s 65.4% stake in Juventus. The deal can only move forward if Exor agrees, final contracts are signed, and all required approvals are received. 

According to the press release, the move is not just about buying a football team. To Tether, Juventus stands for discipline, steady effort, and the strength to rebuild after difficult moments. For many years, the football club has played a major role in Italian sports and has built a loyal fan base across the world.

Tether Submits Proposal to Acquire Juventus Football Club 🦓

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— Tether (@Tether_to) December 12, 2025

Tether’s CEO Shares Personal Reason behind the Purchase Offer

Tether’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Paolo Ardoino, said Juventus has always been part of his life. As a child, he learned the meaning of commitment and responsibility by watching the club handle both success and setbacks with respect and calm. These lessons have always remained with him long after the matches have ended. 

The CEO also mentioned that Tether’s interest in Juventus comes from deep respect, as he described the football club as a symbol of Italian excellence with strong global reach. “These values mirror how we have built Tether with a focus on long-term resilience. We believe Juventus’ story is still being written, and that its next chapters can be defined by strength,” the CEO added.

Tether Outlines Expansion after Submitting a Binding All-Cash Offer

The stablecoin company admitted that it is in a strong financial position to provide Juventus with stable funding for many years. The company aims to improve the football club’s on-pitch performance, maintain financial stability, and remain competitive in a world where sports, media, and technology are changing rapidly.

Upon completing the transaction, Tether plans to invest up to €1 billion to support the football club’s growth. The stablecoin company also stated that it is following a long-term investment approach backed by a strong balance sheet, with a strong focus on building long-lasting global institutions. Tether added that it will share more information as required by law as the process moves forward.

Tether announced that it has submitted a binding all-cash proposal to Exor to acquire Exor’s entire stake in Juventus Football Club, representing 65.4% of the club’s issued share capital. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and the execution of definitive…

— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) December 12, 2025

Tether Continues to Make Strategic Investments

On December 9, Crypto2Community reported that Tether has invested in Generative Bionics after joining a €70 million funding round. The fundraising was led by CDP Venture Capital’s AI fund, with support from AMD Ventures, Duferco, Eni Next, and RoboIT. According to the publication, the investment aims to support humanoid robots designed for industrial work and safe human interaction. 

Tether’s CEO stated:

“Generative Bionics is building one of the most advanced platforms emerging from Europe, and we are proud to support a team that is transforming Italy’s scientific leadership.”

In related news, Tether recently received regulatory approval in Abu Dhabi’s Global Market (ADGM). The approval implies that the stablecoin has been officially recognised as an Accepted Fiat-Referenced Token (AFRT) under the nation’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FRSA). The approval also permits firms to provide regulated activities with USDT on several blockchains.

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