Elland Road’s future was put under the spotlight once again with the report Andrea Radrizzani explored the possibility of using it as collateral in his bid for Sampdoria. Leeds United’s home, the heart of the club and a cornerstone of the city, used as security against the owner’s bid for another football club within days of relegation.
LeedsLive understands the proposal has not gone any further and, with no new charges on Companies House, Elland Road is safe from any ties to the Sampdoria deal. The matter, first reported by The Athletic, has drawn attention to the ownership of the stadium and whether Radrizzani could have really followed through on this.
Elland Road Limited was incorporated on December 9, 2020 with Radrizzani plus United board members Angus Kinnear and Massimo Marinelli named as directors. One hundred per cent of shares in the new company were owned by Greenfield Investments Pte Ltd, the investment vehicle used by Radrizzani.
