Velocity Sports Partners, led by the American Entrepreneur Alan Pace, concluded the work for Espanyol worth up to 200 million euros ($ 232,32 million), British media said.
The agreement ends the nine-year ownership of the Chinese conglomerate Rastar Group over the club.
“Football has always belonged to their people,” said Pace, which is President of Burnley from 2020. “Our role is not replaced by heritage, but care, clarity and purpose. It’s not being owned; it is a management.”
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– RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (@RCDespanyol) October 9, 2025
Pace stressed that Espanyol and Burnley will keep their unique identities, leadership structures and independence.
“Burnley will stay Burnley. Espanyol will remain Espanyol,” he said.
Espanyol, based in Barcelona, was founded in 1900. years and has a rich history in Spanish football. He spent most of his existence in the LA League and can boast of passionate fans, index.hr.
(Vijesti.ba)
