Golf star Jordan Spieth has lifted the lid on the 49ers takeover at Leeds United as supporters await confirmation from the EFL. The American professional has confirmed he will become an investor with a minority stake in the club as part of 49ers Enterprises investment at Elland Road, alongside fellow golf pro' and close friend Justin Thomas.
The two Major winners and USA Ryder Cup stars have spoken previously about making an investment into a football club, and along with fellow golf star Rickie Fowler the trio had revealed their intentions of buying a stake of 49ers Enterprises' ownership of the Whites.
49ers Enterprises agreed a deal with Andrea Radrizzani to take full control of the club last month and the deal is currently with the EFL as they scrutinise the takeover before giving it the all clear. The wait and silence from the EFL is due to the amount of investors involved in the deal, with football's governing body having to put prospective investors through the strict Owners’ and Directors’ Test.
