Czech Billionaire Acquires 27% Of West Ham United Football Club

Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has completed his purchase of a 27 percent stake in the premier league club, West Ham today as announced by the Premier League club.

West Ham in their statement said “it is intended” that Kretinsky and his colleague Pavel Horsky would become members of the board at the London Stadium alongside joint-chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold and vice-chair Karren Brady. The London club said the deal would help reduce long-term debt and continue the “positive progress” made in recent years.

“On behalf of the board I am very pleased to welcome Daniel Kretinsky, Pavel Horsky and (investment group) 1890s holdings as to West Ham United,” said Brady.

“We are always looking to continue to progress and Daniel’s involvement brings investment which strengthens the club’s position and in turn will assist in the development of the club’s key areas of focus.

Daniel Kretinsky

“David Sullivan and David Gold have always been very open about finding the right investors to join them on the journey as custodians of West Ham United and Daniel’s strong business acumen and football experience will be of huge benefit to the club.”

Kretinsky, who is co-owner of Czech club Sparta Prague, said he was delighted the process had been successfully concluded.

West Ham are currently third in the Premier League table after defeating Liverpool 3-2 at home on Sunday.

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Written by BoomRadioNG