Empty offices, wary lenders - China's faltering bid for AC Milan


Chinese fans of AC Milan cheer their team during the International Champions Cup friendly match against Inter Milan in Shenzhen, China July 25, 2015. REUTERS/Bobby Yip

CHANGXING, China/MILAN (Reuters) - The paper trail for an $800 million bid by little-known Chinese investors for AC Milan, the seven-time European soccer champions, leads via Luxembourg, Hong Kong and a network of shell companies to the deserted 11th floor of the World Trade Centre in Changxing, two hours west of Shanghai.

The storied club announced the sale last August and it was expected to close by the end of last year.

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