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Emirati firm completes Leeds takeover

Published: 22 Dec 2012 - 12:42 am | Last Updated: 05 Feb 2022 - 07:23 pm

Emirati firm completes Leeds takeoLONDON: Dubai-based investment company GFH Capital has completed their protracted takeover of English sleeping giants Leeds United, yesterday. 

Company directors David Haigh and Salem Patel said their number one aim was to see the club promoted Premier League.

“What we want to do is create a successful but sustainable club and I think every fan will be with us,” said Patel.

“English football is one of the most successful exports that England has at the moment. People are watching the world over and being part of that is very exciting to us. AFPver