FORMER SOUTH AFRICA defender Lucas Radebe on Wednesday confirmed that he is a member of a consortium seeking to purchase a stake in his ex-club Leeds United.
Radebe, 44, made over 250 appearances for Leeds during his player career and returned to Elland Road as a guest of the club last month to watch a game against Birmingham City.
“Following recent speculation, I can confirm that I am part of a consortium which has submitted a preliminary indication of interest regarding the acquisition of a stake in Leeds United Football Club,” Radebe wrote on his personal website,www.lucasradebe.com.
“Leeds United has a special place in my heart. Ever since I retired I have been considering ways to get involved at the club — working at board level with an equity interest would be the pinnacle.”
Three-time English league champions, Leeds were relegated from the Premier League in 2004 and currently play in the second-tier Championship.
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The north England club are owned by Middle Eastern private equity group GFH Capital.
Lucas Radebe part of consortium bidding to buy stake in Leeds United
FORMER SOUTH AFRICA defender Lucas Radebe on Wednesday confirmed that he is a member of a consortium seeking to purchase a stake in his ex-club Leeds United.
Radebe, 44, made over 250 appearances for Leeds during his player career and returned to Elland Road as a guest of the club last month to watch a game against Birmingham City.
“Following recent speculation, I can confirm that I am part of a consortium which has submitted a preliminary indication of interest regarding the acquisition of a stake in Leeds United Football Club,” Radebe wrote on his personal website,www.lucasradebe.com.
Three-time English league champions, Leeds were relegated from the Premier League in 2004 and currently play in the second-tier Championship.
The north England club are owned by Middle Eastern private equity group GFH Capital.
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