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Andrea Radrizzani creating a better future at Elland Road with slow financial prospects?

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Kevin Bates was the last chairman of Leeds United FC who served a term of more than 4 years (2005-2013). After him, Salah Nooruddin took the position and held it for one year (2013-2014). Then it was Massimo Cellino for a period of four years (2014-2017) and then we come to the current position holder Andrea Radrizzani who started his tenure in 2017 and is currently in his fourth year.

On 23 May 2017, Radrizzani announced a full buyout of Leeds United FC as he bought the remaining 50% shares from the previous chairman Massimo Cellino. Andrea Radrizzani took back Leeds United to the Premier League where the club produced a 9th-placed finish and gained 59 points. He seems to break the recent trend but will he sustain at Elland Road?

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In 2018, the NFL franchise San Francisco 49ers announced to develop a strategic partnership with Leeds United FC and bought an initial stake of 15%. The stake has been continuously increasing since 2018 and the partnership with 49ers Enterprises has strengthened the commercial, operational, and sporting capabilities of the club.

In January 2021, 49ers increased their stake up to 37% which is a significant jump. As part of the deal, 49ers Enterprises president Paraag Marathe, who already sat on the Leeds board, will become vice-chairman of the Yorkshire club.

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In a recent statement, Radrizzani said, “We are delighted to welcome further investment into our club from 49ers Enterprises and I am confident that this latest partnership will help Leeds United continue to grow and develop into the team our supporters deserve.”

Though it seems Andrea Radrizzani is on board with the increase in the 49ers stake, post this increase in stake Radrizzani is just left with around 56% ownership. Is this a long-term move where Radrizzani slowly sells the club to the company creating a better future prospect for the club financially or an instant boost to increase revenue? Do let us know!

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