Amanda Staveley consortium seals deal for Gold family’s 25.1% stake in West Ham

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West Ham United are set for a change in their ownership structure after a group headed by Amanda Staveley agreed to purchase a 25.1% stake. This minority shareholding is being sold by Vanessa Gold, the daughter of the club's former chair David Gold, effectively ending her family’s financial involvement. The agreement follows the collapse of a previous deal with existing shareholder Daniel Kretinsky, which failed to reach completion. Staveley, who previously facilitated the takeover of Newcastle United, leads the investors entering the boardroom. This acquisition marks a significant shift in the executive hierarchy and the start of a new investment era.