Leeds United welcomed 49ers Enterprises when they purchased an initial stake in the football club in 2018, before they increased their investment to 37 per cent in 2021 as the company’s president, Paraag Marathe, became vice-chairman. While Andrea Radrizzani remains the majority shareholder, the 49ers could take more control of the Whites in the near future and now currently own 44%.
After showing their commitment to the club by agreeing to pay future instalments of the Georginio Rutter deal, it is understood that the 49ers have an option to complete a full takeover of Leeds by January 2024 - increasing the club’s net worth significantly. We take a look at how the 49ers net worth compares to that of the other owners in the Premier League ahead of a potential takeover.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are said to be on the radar of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Liverpool continue to be linked with a takeover after Fenway Sports decided to sell up.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are said to be on the radar of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Liverpool continue to be linked with a takeover after Fenway Sports decided to sell up.
![Led by Dragan Solak, Sport Republic bought a controlling stake in Southampton a year ago.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/01/18/12/GettyImages-1237664486.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
19. Southampton - £1.02 billion
Led by Dragan Solak, Sport Republic bought a controlling stake in Southampton a year ago. | AFP via Getty Images
![Andrea Radrizzani holds a majority 56 per cent shareholding of Leeds United.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/01/18/12/GettyImages-1413303111.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
20. Leeds United - £450 million
Andrea Radrizzani holds a majority 56 per cent shareholding of Leeds United. | Getty Images
![Matthew Benham bought his boyhood club in 2012 and dalso owns Denmark’s FC Midtjylland.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2023/01/18/12/GettyImages-1456628846.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
21. Brentford - £3 million
Matthew Benham bought his boyhood club in 2012 and dalso owns Denmark’s FC Midtjylland. | Getty Images