Ex-Brazil striker Pato joins Northampton Town board after takeover

Former Brazil striker Alexandre Pato has joined the board of Northampton Town following the club's takeover by Sports Alpha Capital (SAC). SAC acquired a 70% shareholding in Northampton Town Ventures Limited, while existing owners David Bower, Nigel Le Quesne, and Kelvin Thomas retain a combined 30% stake. Pato, 37, will serve as a director on the Northampton board, marking his transition from professional football to the club's executive leadership.

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