Premier League: US owners dominate over half of 20 clubs
The Premier League returns this evening for its 35th season, and clubs have become commodities traded by some of the world’s richest and most influential investors. From private equity funds to billionaires to sovereign wealth, this current crop of 20 team owners – this season seeing Hull City, Coventry City and Ipswich Town replacing Burnley, [...]
In the 35th season of the Premier League, US investors dominate over half of the 20 clubs. Among the 20 current team owners, 11 have majority stakes or influential stakes held by a US firm or individual. Arsenal is owned by Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, which includes other US franchises, while Fulham is controlled by Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan.
Aston Villa's V Sports owners have major US backing, while Bournemouth is owned by Black Knight Football Club, an American entity. Chelsea is owned by Clearlake Capital, with Todd Boehly and Mark Walter among those potentially looking to offload their holdings. Crystal Palace remains under the US flag after Steve Parish, Woody Johnson, Josh Harris, and David Blitzer acquired John Textor's shares.
Everton and Ipswich Town are controlled by the Friedkin Group and Gamechanger 20, respectively. Liverpool, despite investment from Jeff Bezos, is still under the umbrella of Fenway Sports Group. Manchester United, owned by the Glazer family, maintains its position among the top six teams.
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