Girondins de Bordeaux officially taken over by Park Bench fund
English investment fund Park Bench has officially taken over Girondins de Bordeaux, according to Foot National and Ici Gironde.
Girondins de Bordeaux have changed hands. English investment fund Park Bench has officially taken control of the club, reports Foot National. The information is also relayed by Ici Gironde, which mentions the deal being finalised overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday.
A sale concluded this Wednesday
According to Foot National, the sale was concluded this Wednesday, 30 September. Daily newspaper Le Monde and website So Foot also mention this takeover. Ici Gironde, cited by Foot National, specifies that the agreement was made official during the night.
Park Bench fund at the helm
Park Bench fund, described as an English investment fund, thus succeeds Gérard Lopez at the helm of the Girondins. No amount or further detail has been disclosed in the available sources. The club has not yet issued an official statement at this stage.
A long-awaited operation
This takeover puts an end to several weeks of speculation about the club's future. Girondins de Bordeaux, who play in Ligue 2, will now discover their new shareholders. The coming weeks should reveal more about Park Bench's intentions, particularly regarding transfers and the sporting project.