Consortium plans to build global portfolio of clubs, Former Brentford executive Rasmus Ankersen involved. Which teams are in which group?Group AEngland, Austria, Norway, Northern IrelandGroup BGermany, Denmark, Spain, FinlandGroup CNetherlands, Sweden, Russia, SwitzerlandGroup DFrance, Italy, Belgium, Iceland. It was a sobering statement after the club reached its first major final in 14 years after beating Liverpool 2-0 over two legs of the EFL Cup semi-finals. Everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment. Southampton FC minority owner Katharina Liebherr before the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Southampton and Manchester City at St Mary's. London, England - December 05, 2018 Southampton Chairman Ralph Krueger and part Owner Katharina Liebherr during Premier League between Tottenham. Owner Katharina Liebherr and the club want 270m for 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. In 2017, Markus Liebherr's daughter Katharina Liebherr sold an 80 stake in the club for GBP210 million to Chinese Lander Sports Investment company owned by the Gao family. Southampton Football Club has announced the appointment of Gareth Rogers as Interim Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Read about the launch of Unite for Access, Level Playing Field's new campagin. Long-standing member of staff. A potential partnership would need to clear multiple approvals and fulfil strict criteria before being confirmed. We have a fantastic staff and everyone is working together to make sure the club ends the season as strongly as possible. "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. Continuity, stability, and clarity of the way forward are equally as important as the new initiatives and ideas we can now bring to the club. He founded the company in Heinrichsburg near Eberhardzell in the district of Biberach in Upper Swabia. "She had decisions to make in the summer. Fans will be hoping that, despite the sudden turmoil, she also bears in mind the values of that company when it comes to deciding Saints' ultimate fate. 8h Alex Kirkland. Sport Republic is being built to provide a network of people, clubs and technology that allows the clubs within it to grow every day and gain the advantages you need to be successful, he said. Since then Southampton has had a remarkable climb, reaching the highest division in 2012 and now having solidified themselves in that division. olak is also a passionate golfer who was deeply involved in the development of golf in the Balkan region and serves as the Chairman of the Board of the international golf group Eligo. We wholeheartedly support their plans to follow the Southampton Way in the years ahead. 500 Kerls und 117. He decided to do something about it and the result is the Routes App - a digital record of a scholar's journey. 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. Sport Republic gives us the power to improve our operations at every level, helping us to reach for the success our staff work so hard for, and our fans crave. The parties have been in talks for months and Press Association Sport reported the deal for a stake in the club remains at an early stage. Rasmus Ankersen is the CEO and co-founder of Sport Republic. I am honoured and humbled to become a partner of Southampton Football Club alongside Katharina Liebherr, who, together . Tickets start at 5 for those aged 16 and under and at 10 for general admission. Joined from South African side Orlando Pirates in July 2019. Delivered our Power BI Masterclass in April 2022. Gao spent around 210m acquiring the stake in the club, making the purchase from Katharina Liebherr, who inherited control of Saints from her late father, Markus, in 2010. Mr Gao, Nelly and I have full trust in Ralph Krueger and his management team. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. [15], In the first year of Liebherr's ownership, Southampton F.C. He was a Swiss entrepreneur and owner of MALI International AG, which he founded in 1994.[3]. Joined from Birmingham City in March 2018 and promoted to the first team in October 2021. Southampton owner Katharina Liebherr has confirmed the Premier League club are interested in potential investment from a Chinese group. 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.". Worked for the FA for six years after that, as Head of Coaching and Player Development. [4], He was given equal shares in the German holding company in the 1980s when the business moved its management headquarters to Switzerland. It was he who convinced the German billionaire Liebherr of the potential of a once proud south coast football club that had fallen on hard times. It reads in part: I am absolutely . The strategy is to push forward with the plans we have had in place over the last two years, but with their support we can now do this with a renewed focus and speed. As the ancient Chinese proverb goes - a Southampton footballer is like a panda - he eats shoots and leaves (usually to Liverpool) As a long term saints fan I think we need to wait and see how this works out. A look back at an impressive week for Southampton's on loan players. Today we welcome a new beginning with a new ownership group. Liebherr died of a heart attack, on 10 August 2010. We had a very positive meeting with all the staff of the Club on Monday and I am sure Gareth's appointment will be warmly received. wappen Verein & Funktion Appointed In charge until Matches PPM; Southampton Owner: 10/11 (Aug 10, 2010) expected - 0.00 The total amount he had paid has not been disclosed but it is believed to be around 1315 million. Or are the club afraid to say it out loud? Liebherr inherited the club in 2010 from her father Markus, who headed up the MALI Internationaal group, who specialise in designing rail and haulage transport. Lander had the opportunity to seal the deal for the club during a six-week exclusivity period after their first offer. "A potential partnership would need to clear multiple approvals and fulfil strict criteria before being confirmed. One of their former coaches, Manuel Sanchez, tells us why the sport is part of the football fabric there. Southampton's current owner Katharina Liebherr will retain 20 per cent of the club. [17] References [ edit] But she has done more than that. Joined in September 2018 from Doncaster, where he had been Head of Performance Analysis for four years. He has a BSc in Economics and Accounting from the University of Southampton.". [10][11] He reached the age of 62 years.[12]. And yet while Cortese had become used to running the club as if it were his own, totting up the large investment made by the Liebherrs in Southampton since 2009, it is perhaps not unreasonable for Katharina to insist on having more of a say. The company provides residential community projects, which are located throughout China as well as being involved in distribution and trading of energy, property leasing and catering businesses. Had previously worked with the Academy since 2015 and with Team Sky. She said both parties have "full trust" in the Premier League club's chairman Ralph Krueger and his management team and support plans to follow the "Southampton way". Had been with Bristol City since July 2014. The gamble on promotion paid off, unlocking the riches of the Premier League. Martin Semmens, CEO of Southampton Football Club, said: Over the last two years, together with the shareholders of our club, we have searched for the right partner to take the club forward. SOUTHAMPTON have rejected a 180million bid for the club from a Chinese party - with the bid reportedly 90m SHORT of their asking price. Katharina Liebherr is Swiss. Manage your Ankersen left Brentford and his post as the executive chairman of the Danish club FC Midtjylland in December to set up the sports investment firm Sport Republic, which has bought a controlling 80% stake in Southampton. Together, we have the passion and motivation to build on Southamptons excellent progress in recent years as we look forward to an exciting next chapter for the club. "I cannot thank you enough for the continued support you give Southampton Football Club, and it makes me so proud to think we will soon be experiencing a major final together at Wembley. Lander Sports Development said a deal was agreed. Can Barca overcome on-field fatigue, off-field chaos to beat Real Madrid in Copa del Rey? But for now it is business as usual at Southampton Football Club and we must allow everyone at the club to focus on the first few weeks of the new season. Having reached the EFL Cup final by beating Liverpool on Wednesday, Saints were back in the headlines the following day after Lander Holding announced its intention to buy a stake in the club. Ankersen was an integral part of Brentfords impressive rise to the Premier League, implementing a data-driven recruitment strategy. Has already worked for 11 clubs in six different countries. The Netherlands are the holders, ending a run of six Germany wins in a row. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. I am pleased to confirm that talks to bring in a new partner to our club have been concluded. Saints fan here - lots of jealous comments. Will she sell the club or keep the status quo? Most recently, Kraft spent 10 years at KKR where he was a Partner and head of the Technology and Telecoms team in Europe, playing leading roles in investments including TDC, Versatel, Visma and United Group. Joined club as a Data Engineer in November 2016. 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. The German inherited the club from her father, Markus Liebherr, who died in 2010. In her letter, Liebherr makes clear that she IS looking for a cash injection into the club, that has had its own fair share of financial problems over the years. Southampton Football Club can today confirm that Sport Republic has completed the acquisition of a controlling stake in Southampton Football Club. The Saints are enjoying their most successful Premier League season and are on course to secure European football, despite having sold the likes of Adam Lallana, Calum Chambers, Luke Shaw, Rickie Lambert and Dejan Lovren. outhampton 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. WHEN Ansoumane Konde's dreams of becoming a pro ended, he found he had nothing to showcase his unique experiences in the game. Katharina Liebherr Statement from Mr Jisheng Gao I am honoured and humbled to become a partner of Southampton Football Club alongside Katharina Liebherr, who, together with her father, has been such a great steward of the club, its growth and success. As a team, we will strive to build upon the strong foundation that is in place towards sustainable long-term success. Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? Southampton owner Katharina Liebherr has strengthened her commitment to the club with an additional 20m loan. I cannot thank you enough for the continued support you give Southampton Football Club, and it makes me so proud to think we will soon be experiencing a major final together at Wembley. The Chinese businessman has been keen to sell for the past 18 months, only for interested parties to withdraw. How many previous Euros have been held?This is the 13th edition of the tournament. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. Joined Southampton in January 2019 as U18s coach and promoted to current role in summer of 2022. Jisheng Gao has finally sealed his investment in Premier League outfit Southampton. It said: "Southampton FC announces that club owner Katharina Liebherr has taken on the role of non-executive Chairman. Martin Semmens, CEO of Southampton Football Club, said: 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. Gao bought an 80% stake for about 200m in August 2017. Solak described the acquisition of Southampton as the first step towards execution of our investment strategy. Loans of 38m were ploughed into the club and later converted to equity. Chairman: Ralph Krueger. For more details of these cookies and how to disable them, Photograph: Robin Jones/Digital South. Lander Sports Development are interested in taking the club off Swiss owner Katharina Liebherr's hands but the sale is not likely to be completed soon, according to The Times. I am honoured and humbled to become a partner of Southampton Football Club alongside Katharina Liebherr, who, together with her father, has been such a great steward of the club, its growth and success. "I'm not quite sure what more we can say to convince you. Southampton owner Katharina Liebherr has released a statement on the club website after the exit of Nicola Cortese's exit. Was previously Scout Co-Ordination Manager. In 2017, Markus Liebherr's daughter Katharina Liebherr sold an 80 stake in the club for GBP 210 million to Chinese Lander Sports Investment company owned by the Gao family. United Groups media arm, United Media, is a leading media company with five national broadcasters, more than 50 pay TV channels, a very successful digital portfolio of 28 web portals, eight newspapers and magazines and five radio stations, producing in excess of 20,000 hours of original content annually whilst it also operates a global streaming TV service. During his previous time as Academy Manager, from 2006 to 2013, they had produced the likes of Gareth Bale, Theo Walcott and Luke Shaw. Butaccording to The Times, the two parties are nearly 100m apart in their valuation of the club. 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. Industry experts have valued Southampton FC between 160m and 220m and the club's annual turnover is set to hit 105m this season. After Hans Liebherr died in 1993, his son Markus handed most of his shares to his brothers and sisters and founded Mali Holdings in 2000. From 2015-2021 he has overseen Brentford FCs football department as a Co-Director of Football, culminating in winning promotion to the Premier League for the first time in 74 years in May 2020. 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. "Therefore she showed that commitment by adding an additional 20m to pay for things such as the legacy of the training ground, past transfer fees - all the things you cannot avoid.". From the beginning, Cortese was more than your average club chief executive. [5], After the Bavarian tractor manufacturer Anton Schlter Mnchen ceased production in the early 1990s,[6] Mali developed an unofficial successor. Kraft said they planned to be active owners but will not be starting any revolutions. 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Promoted to current role in November 2020. Southampton fans, cheered in recent seasons by successive promotions and the pleasing style of football employed by Adkins and Pochettino as they plotted a course to a permanent position among the elite, would be concerned at the prospect of being pitched back into the game of Russian roulette that new ownership hasbecome. The most recent results for the holding company DMWSL 613, for which Cortese is listed as the only director, detail the spending for the year to June 2012, the season in which Southampton were promoted back to the Premier League. How long will Chelsea give Potter in charge? Katharina Liebherr, the newly elected non-executive Chair of Southampton FC has . We March On. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. It has been won seven times by Germany, once by West Germany, twice by Norway and once each by Sweden and the Netherlands. 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. The first league game of the new era will, neatly, be against Brentford next Tuesday. Katharina Liebherr, the newly elected non-executive Chair of Southampton FC has written an open letter to the club's fans on Saints' website. Since when has having 80% of your business bought by someone been "entering into a partnership"? A few months after buying Southampton he bailed out a struggling printing company in Bern, saving 50 jobs and those of 72 apprentices and becoming known as the "Wifag saviour". More information about Sport Republic can be found on www.sportrepublic.com. Explains in this video how the department has changed during his time at the club. Ms Liebherr has honoured her father's wishes for the club so far in the way she has handled the club. Updates from Tuesday, Jan. 21. olak has founded and developed many other companies, his first being the motion picture production and distribution company VANS, which he established in 1990 with a group of friends and movie enthusiasts. I would say yes. His investment in the club has been extremely limited but Hasenhttl has repeatedly steered the team away from relegation. Markus Liebherr studied mechanical engineering and even then had an increased interest in special agricultural vehicles. This was contained in an official statement by the club's owner Katharina Liebherr who made this announcement via the club website. but the takeover is now a personal investment. The Gao family have an incredible platform from which to build. The manager, Mauricio Pochettino, insisted that he was as shocked by Cortese's decision to quit as the players and fans, but it is clear that the Italian's departure had been brewing for months. The former majority owner, Katharina Liebherr, retains her 20% stake and the chief executive, Martin Semmens, will remain in post and continue to oversee the daytoday running of the club. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. His last role there was as Director of Performance Solutions. Having spent an estimated 75m on players over the past five years, and assuming she feels little of the emotional connection to the club that her father exhibited, she may well be pondering the risk/reward ratio of further investment. Sources: Zidane rejected approach . Previously Head of Academy Goalkeeping at Swansea and is very well-travelled, having worked for New York Red Bulls and Red Bull Salzburg. By using this site, you agree we can set and use cookies. But it also leaves Liebherr, who has never been spotted at the Premier League's shareholders' meetings and had met Pochettino only once before Thursday, at the end-of-season party, with a dilemma. Whilst Southampton is Sport Republics first acquisition, we expect more investments to follow over the coming years. We were attracted to Southampton because it is already a well-run club that follows a clearly defined strategy. When Katharina Liebherr began to demand a greater say in how things were being run, cracks started to appear. "The Premier League is increasingly competitive; we need to keep moving forward and look to new markets for commercial growth, innovation and to share our journey. As a club, we have never wanted to buy success but to earn it., Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney donate 10k after stillbirth of Wrexham players baby, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Liebherr, whose father Markus bought the club in 2009 but died a year later, installed herself as director following the departure of chairman Nicola Cortese in January 2014. To see staff profiles for other clubs, click here. Search instead in Creative? The former majority owner, Katharina Liebherr, retains her 20% stake and the chief executive, Martin Semmens, will remain in post and continue to oversee the daytoday running of the club.. Advertise with us Before that, he was a senior manager at the accounting firm Deloitte. The annual results for the year ending 30 June 2014, the season in which Mauricio Pochettino was manager, also show: Rogers also reiterated chairman Ralph Krueger's message that Liebherr was not looking to sell the Premier League club. Replaced Ross Wilson as Director of Football Operations at Southampton. She has done this to keep the club moving forward, albeit I suspect in a measured way, not with a sudden splashing of cash. If you look at the infrastructure off the pitch we believe it's the best in British football. webcam kaltenbronn Hexagon Le Havre (Frankreich) Danielle King . I am very pleased to be able help the club by stepping up to the CEOs job on an interim basis. Terms & Conditions One of the mottos of the Liebherr Group, the huge company founded by Katharina's grandfather in Germany with interests in everything from maritime cranes to hotels, remains: "We aim to maintain our consistency and trustworthiness for many years to come.". who were bought for 628m earlier this year. VIDEO: Southampton FC owner Katharina Liebherr and chairman Ralph Krueger officially open the Markus Liebherr Pavilion, and pay tribute to its late. ", The first full-year profit the group has recorded since administration in 2009 (33.4m), The loan with Vibrac, taken out in September 2012, amounts to 19m, Expenditure on the training ground, originally estimated at 15m, has risen to 38m, Total revenue increased to 106m (2013: 71.8m) with 31.8m net assets, Rogers also reiterated chairman Ralph Krueger's message that Liebherr was. Mr Jisheng Gao and his daughter, Mrs Nelly Gao, with whom I have built a close relationship, share our values and ambitions. "It is a real privilege and an honour to be confirmed as chief executive officer of Southampton Football Club," said Rogers. At the same time there is, as yet, no indication that Katharina's intentions are anything other than benign. But she has brought this investment in to strengthen the club financially and to take it further than she feels she is able to on her own. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Solak has partnered the Danish investors Ankersen and Henrik Kraft with the aim of purchasing more clubs in a model similar to the one employed by the owners of Manchester City, RB Leipzig where the Southampton manager, Ralph Hasenhttl, worked previously and Barnsley. Joined club in 2017 after five years with Reading. FC Kln Der Klub wurde im November 1885 dabei St. Mary's YMA gegrndet. First joined in June 2013 as lead Academy S&C coach. "We have also conducted the Owners' and Directors' Test, which includes detailed background checks on any individual proposing to acquire more than 30% of shares in a club, or to be a director on the club's board.". "Therefore, are we ready for European football? View all of the first teams player profiles for Southampton FC, including specific player statistics for the 2016/17 season. Extended Highlights: Chelsea 0-1 Saints . 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). Not British. 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 While Saints owner Katharina Liebherr has described this new investment as a partnership, the reality is that the Gao family - father Jisheng and daughter Nelly - are now 80% majority owners. Southampton has so many of the qualities we have been looking for in a major sports organisation. The acquisition of Southampton is a great first step and we are very excited about the journey ahead.. No English owners, no English managers and no English players. Together we have had many years of progression and success, and ensuring this continues is the main focus of any possible partnership. Also on display from Kirowez importer L&K (Land- und Kraftfahrzeugtechnik Stadtilm) was a 400-hp articulated tractor equipped with Mali's WSG-250 continuously variable transmission. In 2015, Manchester City also sold a 13% stake of the club worth 265m to a consortium of Chinese investors. I hope you enjoy what will be a brilliant day for our club and look forward to a successful future together. View our online Press Pack. With Southampton since 2011 and moved into this new role in October 2020, after the Player Insights department was created by Crocker. There is also speculation over how much of the club Liebherr wants to part with, after stating that she was looking for a "potential partnership" with any interested investors. see our cookie policy. Shouldn't be difficult Liverpool are known to be a selling club Perhaps Jotnar, because Soton seem to have one of the best youth acadamies in the premier league? Sport Republic is being built to provide a network of people, clubs, and technology that allows the clubs within it to grow every day and gain the advantages you need to be successful. Last updated on 14 August 201714 August 2017.From the section Footballcomments194.

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