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AC Milan sold to Chinese-backed consortium

Published: 13 Apr 2017 - 03:31 pm | Last Updated: 07 Nov 2021 - 04:49 pm
Chinese Han Li (R) and Italian Marco Fassone (L), representatives of Chinese consortium Sino-Europe Sports (SES) arrive to finalize the deal with Fininvest, the Silvio Berlusconi holding, for the AC Milan's takeover on April 13, 2017 in Milan.  AFP / MIGU

Chinese Han Li (R) and Italian Marco Fassone (L), representatives of Chinese consortium Sino-Europe Sports (SES) arrive to finalize the deal with Fininvest, the Silvio Berlusconi holding, for the AC Milan's takeover on April 13, 2017 in Milan. AFP / MIGU

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Milan: Serie A giants AC Milan were sold to Rossoneri Sport Investment Lux on Thursday in a deal which sees the Chinese-led consortium take a 99.9% stake in the club.

The seven-time European champions who are Italy's most succcessful club in international competition, have been owned by former three-time Italy prime minister Silvio Berlusconi since 1986.

A joint statement by AC Milan's holding company Fininvest and Rossoneri Sport Investment Lux said: "Today Fininvest has completed the sale of the entire stake owned in AC Milan - equal to 99.93% - to Rossoneri Sport Investment Lux."