Ligue 2 BKT: Châteauroux acquired by United World Group (KSA), Michel Denisot appointed president

"United World is proud to announce the acquisition of the French football club La Berrichonne de Châteauroux, currently playing in Ligue 2 BKT," said the Saudi group owned by Prince Abdullah bin Mosaad on 03/09/2021.

"This decision is also made easy by the special position the football club occupies in the hearts and minds of the citizens of Châteauroux, the Department of Indre and the Region of Centre-Val de Loire. La Berrichonne de Châteauroux is one of the first football clubs to be established in France celebrating its 105^th anniversary this year. It is one of great historic value which fits right in the group's portfolio of clubs. It also has one of the oldest football academies, one that is among the top rated in the country with many big names in French football kicking off their careers within its walls," added United World Group.

La Berrichonne de Châteauroux thus becomes the fifth club owned by United World Group, which already owns Sheffield United FC (Premier League), K Beerschot VA (Jupiler Pro League), Kerala United FC (Indian second division) and Al-Hilal United…