Burnley owners complete purchase of a majority stake in Espanyol

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2025-10-09

London (PA Media/dpa) - The owners of Burnley have completed the purchase of a majority stake in Spanish club Espanyol. Velocity Sports Partners, led by Clarets chairman Alan Pace, announced the acquisition on Thursday following an extensive period of due diligence. It says it intends to "invest in world-class academies and infrastructure, to achieve long-term footballing success on and off the field" at the Barcelona-based side. The company, the......

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