Back to overview

Premier League says Chinese government stake in Southampton “not significant”

Gao Jisheng owner of Southampton

Getty Images | Southampton’s owner, Gao Jisheng, bought an 80 per cent stake in Southampton in 2017, in a transaction that valued the club at about £200 million.

Premier League concludes enquiries into Chinese state ownership at Southampton.

Enquiry held up due to internal communication problems between the club and China-based owners.

15 May 2019 - 9:42 AM

Do you want to read this article?

Get smarter in minutes. Straight to your inbox
21-day free trial

No credit card required. No strings attached. Your access ends automatically, so there’s nothing to cancel.

Activate instantly with the link we’ll send you.