American firm ALK Capital complete Burnley takeover


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Burnley v Sheffield United - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - December 29, 2020 Burnley manager Sean Dyche Pool via REUTERS/Dave Thompson

(Reuters) - American firm ALK Capital have completed the takeover of Burnley by acquiring an 84% stake in the Premier League side, the firm said in a statement.

The deal, which heralded a "new era" for the club, had been approved and ratified by the Premier League, and the firm's Managing Partner Alan Pace would replace Mike Garlick as club chairman, it added.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Others

Olympics-Austrians seek to dent German luge hegemony
Olympics-Italy bets on Games infrastructure for economic boost
Age no barrier as Colorine strikes gold, sets new APG record at 47
Olympics-Organisers rush to complete Milano-Cortina sliding centre, hockey venue
Ski jumping-Austria's Eder wins maiden World Cup title
Sailing-New Zealand to defend America's Cup in July 2027 in Italy's Naples
Olympics-'We are a family': US skaters rally in grief as crash anniversary nears
Sailing-Emirates renews New Zealand backing for America's Cup defence
Sailing-British America's Cup team re-launches as GB1 with Fletcher as helm
Sailing-German yacht's crew member dies after accident in transatlantic race

Others Also Read