Leeds United FC: 49ers Enterprises (NFL) increases its stake in the club to 44%

49ers Enterprises, the investment arm of the San Francisco 49ers (NFL), has increased its stake in Leeds United FC (Premier League) to 44%, announced the English club announced on 05/11/2021.

49ers Enterprises entered into a strategic partnership with Leeds United and acquired a 15% stake in May 2018, before increasing its stake to 37% in January 2021. Aser Ventures, a sports and media investment company owned by Andrea Radrizzani, retains the remaining 56%. The Italian businessman has been the club's majority shareholder since May 2017.

"We are delighted to see Aser Ventures strengthen their partnership with 49ers Enterprises who have clearly been impressed by the quality of the project. Aser Ventures and chairman Andrea Radrizzani remain unequivocally committed to the club, whilst all those involved with the 49ers are actively working with our management team on a daily basis to help to drive us forward, putting us in a strong position to achieve our goals in the coming years," said Angus Kinnear, CEO of Leeds United FC.