U.S. golfer Rickie Fowler looking to invest in Leeds United - The Athletic 14/6/23
By Omar Garrick
U.S. golfer Rickie Fowler has revealed that he is looking to
become an investor in Leeds United.
Andrea Radrizziani agreed earlier this month to sell his
majority stake in the West Yorkshire club to 49ers Enterprises.
The two sides publicly announced a deal last Friday,
allowing 49ers Enterprises to begin the process of officially ratifying its
long-awaited buy-out.
Fowler, who is a current PGA Tour golfer, has claimed that
he is hopeful of being part of Leeds’ future alongside fellow golfers Justin
Thomas and Jordan Spieth.
He said to Sky Sports: “There is the group that’s moving
forward with being involved with Leeds. Myself, JT (Justin Thomas) and Jordan
(Spieth) potentially will be a part of it.
“It’s cool to have those opportunities. I know we are
looking into it. It will be fun if we get to be a part of it.
“Obviously they got relegated, but to be able to go to a
Premier League game, Champions League. I feel like, obviously you call it
football over there, we call it soccer here, it’s a massive sport.
“I feel like it’s continuing to get bigger in the States,
but still since I haven’t been to a game I don’t have the true appreciation
until I’ve actually been able to go and be there and feel that energy.”
Leeds, who were relegated from the Premier League a
fortnight ago, are looking to appoint a new head coach and are also in the
market for a replacement for Victor Orta, who left the role of director of
football last month.
