Hertha BSC may get a new investor. Former US Governor Phil Murphy is interested in joining the financially struggling club.

What happened?

The Berlin club did not comment on the report. Contacts with Hertha's board member Ralf Thaeter are said to have already taken place.

Who is Phil Murphy?

The 68-year-old US investor was the US Ambassador to Germany from 2009 to 2013 and is a fan of the former Bundesliga team. Until January 2026, Murphy was Governor of New Jersey.

Current situation

Hertha BSC is currently 7th in the 2. Bundesliga, with 51 points and a record of 14 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses from 34 games. The recent form is LWLLD. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League | 2. Bundesliga | | Position | 7th | | Points | 51 | | Wins | 14 | | Draws | 9 | | Losses | 11 | | Goals | 47:44 |

What's next?

Murphy is the founder and majority owner of the US women's soccer team Gotham FC and is said to have already held talks with A-Cap, which owns nearly 79% of Hertha KGaA's shares.