Who is Andrea Radrizzani? Leeds United and Eleven Sports owner who has beaten Sky Sports to La Liga TV rights
Andrea Radrizzani aims for 100 per cent stake in Championship venture in coming weeks
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LEEDS UNITED underwent yet another change in ownership last summer.
And new owner Andrea Radrizzani had an eventful first season in charge after buying out the unpopular Massimo Cellino.
Garry Monk left before the season started and replacement Thomas Christiansen made it to February before being axed in favour of Paul Heckingbottom.
And now in another daring venture, Radrizzani has acquired British rights to La Liga for his TV company Eleven Sports.
Who is Andrea Radrizzani?
The Italian businessman is most commonly known for co-founding in MP & Silva Worldwide, who deal with television rights for a variety of sports internationally.
Interestingly, the company deal with the rights of numerous football leagues and competitions including: Premier League, Championship, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and even FIFA World Cup.
It doesn't seem to waiver his passion for football however, since becoming a co-owner it looks as though he has involved himself with the club's history as well as the potential future.
He also founded Play for Change which endeavours to help "the lives of young people around the world by providing access to play, sports and education."
Leeds narrowly missed out on the Championship play-offs, their last game of the season will be this Sunday away to Wigan Athletic.
Once it comes to end, it is likely to give the takeover a push into the finalising the deal.
What is his involvement with Leeds United?
Andrea Radrizzani already owned 50 per cent of Leeds United.
He became a co-owner in January 2017, before taking full control in summer that year.
Radrizzani's takeover alleviated the issue of Massimo Cellino's ban from football activities..
