Radrizzani: Leeds deal reportedly worth multi millions will be done within the next fortnight
By Harry Sykes
Andrea Radrizzani has revealed to the Italian media he is on the verge of completing a full takeover of Leeds United.
The sports media tycoon told the Brescia edition of sports newspaper Corriere della Sera that the Championship club “will be 100 per cent mine” within the next fortnight.
Radrizzani went public for the first time to confirm the deal is all but done for him to buy out fellow co-owner Massimo Cellino.
Speaking from his London office, Radrizzani told Corriere della Sera: “Within 10 days, two weeks at most, Leeds will be mine 100 per cent.”
The Sun claimed last week that the two Italians had agreed a deal worth multi-millions of pound deal for Radrizzani to take sole ownership of the Yorkshire giants.
The deal means that Cellinio will step aside with immediate effect following three-and-a-half years at Elland Road marked by controversy, court cases and run-ins with supporters and the football authorities.
Intriguingly, there have been reports in the Italian media in the last 24 hours that Cellino is close to buying a majority stake in Serie B club Brescia.
Italian business publication Calcio Finanza claim the businessman, 60, has offered £4.2million for a 60 per cent holding in the Italian outfit as well as to take on their £6.3million of debts.
Radrizzani will take full control of Leeds after taking advantage of an option inserted into the December deal in which he bought a half-share of the club that allowed him to complete a full buy-out at a set price before June if promotion was not secured.
Garry Monk’s team challenged strongly for promotion for many months but lost out on place in the play-offs after a wretched run of results meant an uplifting campaign ended with a seventh-place finish.
In other Leeds United news, it can be exclusively revealed that the club registered a new signing last month.
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