[4], He was given equal shares in the German holding company in the 1980s when the business moved its management headquarters to Switzerland. Talks with Chinese company Lander Sports Development are ongoing, but contrary to news on Thursday, there has been no fee agreed for the sale of the club. Dragan Solak, the businessman behind cable-TV operator United Group, has bought Southampton from Gao Jisheng; Sport Republic acquire 80 per cent controlling stake as Katharina Liebherr. Southampton fans desperately scouring the internet for information on Katharina Liebherr, the little-known figure who is now owner and chair of their club after the sudden departure of Nicola Cortese, will be hoping that the story of a small printing company in Bern does not prove prophetic. "At the same time she saw there was a hole in the cash flow as a result of the decisions taken previously at the club. The subsequent success of Cortese's bold decisions to dispense with first Alan Pardew and then Nigel Adkins, together with the continued success of Southampton's feted academy, fed Cortese's belief in his "project". "She had decisions to make in the summer. With the departure of the sometimes volatile Cortese, she finds herself at once desperately searching for a new chief executive to run the club while facing pressure from a sceptical fanbase to explain her actions in the knowledge the summer could bring further flux. Cortese, who pledged his future to a club he described as his "baby" in the face of overtures from an unnamed Italian club earlier in his tenure, was well remunerated for his heavy workload the most recent accounts show he took home 1.6m during Southampton's promotion season from the Championship. First joined in June 2013 as lead Academy S&C coach. At the start of the Liebherr era, Southampton was in League One but is now. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. SOUTHAMPTON have rejected a 180million bid for the club from a Chinese party - with the bid reportedly 90m SHORT of their asking price. Everyone within the Southampton community would like to wish Mr Gao and his family well for their future. Long-standing member of staff. Please understand that I can only make limited comments regarding this process but I can assure you that any steps we do take will be in the best interests of the club. Since then Southampton has had a remarkable climb, reaching the highest division in 2012 and now having solidified themselves in that division. MALI Spezialfahrzeugbau GmbH, based in Elbe, Germany, deals with research, design, manufacture and sale of offroad vehicles. English clubs Aston Villa, Birmingham, Wolves, Reading and West Brom already have Chinese investors, as do Italian side AC Milan, who were bought for 628m earlier this year. We use cookies to optimise website functionality and give you the best possible experience. "Together, we have the passion and motivation to build on Southampton's excellent progress in recent years as we look forward to an exciting next chapter for the club.". [15], In the first year of Liebherr's ownership, Southampton F.C. Joined club as a Data Engineer in November 2016. Joined the club in September 2020 and uses machine learning techniques to assess the performance of players. She has done this to keep the club moving forward, albeit I suspect in a measured way, not with a sudden splashing of cash. Southampton's current owner Katharina Liebherr will retain 20 per cent of the club. Read about our approach to external linking. PROFESSOR David Sumpter says Ajax are like a 'University of football' and are building an understanding of the game from the foundations up. View all of the first teams player profiles for Southampton FC, including specific player statistics for the 2016/17 season. Under olak's stewardship, United Group has grown from a green field investment in a cable operator in Central Serbia to become a leader in Southeast Europe in telecommunication and media sectors. [13], On 8 July 2009, 98 days after Southampton Leisure Holdings PLC, Southampton's former holding company, had been placed in administration under Begbies Traynor,[14] Liebherr's bid to buy the club was successfully completed. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Southampton have been approached by Chinese property company Lander Sports Development, Katharina Liebherr (right) inherited the club from her father Markus who died in 2010, Southampton are through to the EFL Cup final where they will play Manchester United, Southampton weathered the Liverpool storm and came out winners over two legs, beating Liverpool 2-0 over two legs of the EFL Cup semi-finals, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Together we have had many years of progression and success, and ensuring this continues is the main focus of any possible partnership. [10][11] He reached the age of 62 years.[12]. Joined at the start of the 2018/19 season. Everyone at Southampton welcomes Dragan, Henrik, Rasmus and the people within Sport Republic to our great club. The gamble on promotion paid off, unlocking the riches of the Premier League. A spokesman for the Premier League said: "As with any change of control at a Premier League club, we have checked the sources and sufficiency of funding in place to acquire the shares, and been provided with a detailed business plan showing the new owners can sustain the club going forward. 8h Alex Kirkland. Works as first-team head of sport science and S&C coach. Rogers said they have planned for every eventuality, including the prospect of playing in the Champions League. Markus had an estimated fortune of 3bn when he died, bequeathing Katharina not only his companies and wealth but a football club to which she has little connection save for the cranes in the harbour that carry her family name. The Chairman of Sport Republic, Henrik Kraft, added: We will be an active and engaged owner, but we will not be starting any revolutions. 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Southampton owner Katharina Liebherr has confirmed the Premier League club are interested in potential investment from a Chinese group. Solak described the acquisition of Southampton as the first step towards execution of our investment strategy. Southampton will be a cornerstone of the organisation we plan to build.. Although Southampton benefit from the rewards of the Premier League's 5.5bn television deals, the investment required for the next stage of Cortese's "project" to compete seriously for European qualification may have given her pause for thought and be a factor in her desire for a greater say in the operational side of the business. outhampton have confirmed that the club has entered into partnership with Chinese businessman Jisheng Gao and his family who have bought 80% stake in the club. PROFESSOR David Sumpter is a pioneer of the application of data science in football and has worked with leading teams including Ajax, Barcelona, Hammarby and England. Chairman: Ralph Krueger. Manage your Also his siblings Hubert, Willi and Isolde held shares of the company. Not British. Chinese companies have previously invested in Manchester City and West Brom, and according to Reuters, they are a property company based in China, who have principally engaged in property development and distribution. Joined the club's Academy in February 2019, having previously worked in rugby union. At the same time, we will also invest in early-stage sports technology companies and use our portfolio to accelerate the development of these companies. During his previous time as Academy Manager, from 2006 to 2013, they had produced the likes of Gareth Bale, Theo Walcott and Luke Shaw. Liebherr died of a heart attack, on 10 August 2010. I hope you enjoy what will be a brilliant day for our club and look forward to a successful future together. Southamptons CEO Martin Semmens will continue to run the day-to-day operations of the club, and Sport Republic will be working closely with him and his team to help the club grow. Mary Earps almost quit, now she could be named the best goalkeeper in the world, The VAR Review: Ziyech red card explained, disallowed Arsenal goal, Saka penalty, Tottenham lead Newcastle, Liverpool in Champions League race, but the verdict is far from clear, Liga MX: Chivas look legit; 'Tuca' wins Cruz Azul debut post-smoke break, Brazil great Ronaldinho fails to dazzle as the latest to take to Pique's Kings League, From axing Ronaldo to key signings, how Ten Hag transformed Man United. Katharina Liebherr Southampton, who visit Swansea in the FA Cup third round on Saturday, are 14th in the Premier League. Ankersen and Kraft, who has spent the past 20 years in the technology industry, are expected to be on Southamptons board. Assistant to Kenny McMillan at Celtic before moving to Southampton. [17] References [ edit] wappen Verein & Funktion Appointed In charge until Matches PPM; Southampton Owner: 10/11 (Aug 10, 2010) expected - 0.00 Solak, the founder of the United Group, a telecoms and media provider in south-east Europe, is the lead investor in a deal completed by a company co-founded by the former Brentford co-director of football Rasmus Ankersen. Southampton have been taken over by a consortium backed by the Serbian media magnate Dragan Solak that plans to make the Premier League club a cornerstone of a Red Bull-style portfolio of teams across the world. One of the companies is CRT Common Rail Technologies AG based in Beringen, Switzerland a business concerning the research and design of common rail systems. Privacy Policy & Cookies, 2023 Training Ground Guru. Had been with Bristol City since July 2014. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Another of his companies is Mali Motan AG, also based in Beringen and concerning the manufacturing and sales of CVT transmissions and common rail systems. EVAN FERGUSON and Andy Moran both joined Brighton's Academy at the age of 16 from clubs in the League of Ireland. They show that the club made a 12m loss in 2011-12, up from 11m the year before. Infighting of Women's World Cup faves Spain, France, Canada reveals big issues in the sport, New era in South America? Jisheng Gao has finally sealed his investment in Premier League outfit Southampton. Today we welcome a new beginning with a new ownership group. The Chinese businessman has been keen to sell for the past 18 months, only for interested parties to withdraw. VIDEO: Southampton FC owner Katharina Liebherr and chairman Ralph Krueger officially open the Markus Liebherr Pavilion, and pay tribute to its late benefactor - http://youtu.be/lTxDK-mQaww #TheNextChapter youtube.com Owner and chairman pay tribute to Markus Liebherr Lander Holding announced its intention to buy a stake in . We have found partners with ambition for the future, but with a clear understanding of what Southampton stands for and the direction we must go in now. The Gao family have an incredible platform from which to build. Southampton are in talks with Chinese investors over selling a stake in the club and owner Katharina Liebherr promises any deal would be in the "best interests of the club.". Southampton owner Katharina Liebherr has strengthened her commitment to the club with an additional 20m loan. Read Southampton FC's owner writes open letter to fans latest on ITV News. Ankersen was an integral part of Brentfords impressive rise to the Premier League, implementing a data-driven recruitment strategy. In turn, it was the Italian banker who was entrusted with running the club and given the final say oneverything. "I am pleased to confirm talks to bring in a new partner to our club have been concluded," she said in a . One of their former coaches, Manuel Sanchez, tells us why the sport is part of the football fabric there. "Since our early conversations about the deal I made it clear that I would only buy the club if he remained involved following the purchase," said Liebherr, who had an emotional link with Southampton given the presence of cranes bearing the name of his father's company in the harbour. "Together we have had many years of progression and success, and ensuring this continues is the main focus of any possible partnership. The Swiss newspaper Der Bund said that while Mali initially said that Katharina would continue her father's work, "it has become increasingly clear in recent months that Mali can't sort out thesuccessorship". In the period ending 30 June, wages at the club increased from 41.4m to 55.2m while there was also a small increase in commercial income, from 6.7m in 2012-13 to 8.3m in 2013-14. Liebherr also gave the board permission to reinvest transfer income gained from last year's summer exodus of players. Is Chinese ownership more foreign than Swiss ownership? Returned to the club in November 2019. I am honoured and humbled to become a partner of Southampton Football Club alongside Katharina Liebherr, who, together . Die ganzen 2011 wurden in geeignet City 119 make in the first player. She had decisions to make in the summer 62 years. [ 12 ] to sell for the past months... 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