'Act quickly' - Leeds United chairman Andrea Radrizzani calls for urgency as takeover bid rejected - YEP 29/5/23
Leeds United chairman Andrea Radrizzani has seen a joint bid to rescue Italian club Sampdoria rejected by the Genovese club’s hierarchy.
By Joe Donnohue
Radrizzani’s Aser Group, in conjunction with Matteo Manfredi
of Gestio Capital Partners, submitted an offer to purchase relegated Serie A
side Sampdoria last week but have since been rebuffed by the club’s current
ownership.
In a statement released on Monday, Radrizzani urged all
parties to act with expediency in order to secure the club’s future.
"It is essential to act quickly," Radrizzani said,
as quoted by Di Marzio. "Because every day of waiting means delays and the
consequent danger of penalties against the club, also in view of the next
championship.
"In fact, Sampdoria risks suffering a loss of points or
even not being entered in the competitions, which would have devastating
consequences for the club and all its splendid and extraordinary fans.
"Therefore, it is imperative that all parties involved focus
on the common goal of securing a solid future for the club,” the 48-year-old
wrote.
Leeds are caught in a state of takeover uncertainty
themselves, with no communication from Radrizzani or fellow United board
members as to the status of their proposed takeover by 49ers Enterprises.
Leeds were relegated from the Premier League on Sunday
afternoon after three years in the top flight. Neither Radrizzani or the 49ers
were present to witness the team’s 4-1 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur.
