Football clubs for sale 2026: who buys and what they pay

The 15 most recent club sales

Sorted by announcement date. The price is for the stake bought, not the whole club. “Undisclosed” means the parties did not say.

All deals, with filters: transaction screener.

What each type of buyer paid

European deals only. North American franchise prices follow different rules, so we keep them apart. Median is the middle value among deals with a reported price.

Small groups, so read these as a guide, not a price list. A buyer type with only a few priced deals says little. Method: method and evidence.

How a club sale works, in 5 steps

A general outline. Every sale differs by country and league.

1. The owner decides to sell. They often hire an adviser, such as an investment bank, to run the process.
2. Buyers are approached in private. Interested parties sign a non-disclosure agreement and get a short summary of the club.
3. Offers and a data room. A shortlist sees financial and legal documents and sends offers. Price is for the shares, and debt is often part of the talk.
4. Agreement. The buyer gets a period of exclusivity and the sides sign a share purchase agreement. Listed clubs must also announce it to the market.
5. Approval and closing. The league and sometimes the government check the new owner. The sale closes when approvals are in and the money is paid.

Buyers with the most clubs

Profiles of 50 buyers, with the clubs they own and their last deal. See all buyers or the owners list.

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