Bee Taechaubol has agreed a deal in principle to buy a significant share in AC Milan.
The Thai businessman had been in talks this week with club president
Silvio Berlusconi and has now reached an agreement with the Rossoneri's
parent company, Fininvest.
A statement from Mr Bee on Saturday read:
"I am very much looking forward to being a part of AC Milan’s
history. It is a legendary club with a huge following worldwide,
including in my country. If you walk around the streets of Bangkok, you
will see countless Rossonero shirts. To be a part of the club is an
honour, and a dream come true.
“This is a sound investment, and I am looking forward to tremendous
success on all fronts with AC Milan. Once we have concluded the deal, we
will roll up our sleeves and get to work. The club is not where it
should be: fighting for the Serie A title, and in the final stages of
the Champions League.
"With hard work, dedicated management and wise investment I am
confident we can bring back the glory and trophies that AC Milan fans
expect.
“I’d like to thank everyone in Italy for the way we have been
received: Mr. Berlusconi, his family, and the Fininvest team have all
been very welcoming. I’d also like to thank the Italian journalists for
their patience, and most of all, the AC Milan fans.
“Our financial partners are firmly behind us, and are looking forward
to the conclusion of the deal.
Doyen Sports has also been a great help,
and having them as partners will undoubtedly be a major asset for us in
the future. We look forward to providing more information in the coming
days.”
It is not yet clear whether the purchase will see Taechaubol replace
Berlusconi, who has been the owner of Milan since February 1986, as a
majority shareholder.
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