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Friday briefing: Brentford secure minority stake investment at £400 million valuation

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18 July 2025 - 4:30 AM

Brentford have agreed to sell a minority stake to South African-born businessman Gary Lubner, and Hollywood film-maker Matthew Vaughn, the club have confirmed.

As reported by Sky News, the new investment values Brentford at around £400 million, and accounts for a stake of up to 25 per cent.

British businessman Matthew Benham, who first took over the West London side in 2012, will remain as the club’s majority shareholder. Last year, Brentford hired Rothschild in

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