Gold family agree to sell West Ham stake to Staveley
BBC Sport · 2026-08-01 · archive
Former West Ham co-owner David Gold's daughter Vanessa confirms plans to sell shares to a consortium headed by ex-Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley.
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Vanessa Gold has confirmed an agreement to sell the Gold family’s ownership stake in West Ham United to a consortium led by Amanda Staveley. Following her father’s tenure as co-owner, Vanessa Gold has decided to divest the family’s remaining shares to the group headed by the former Newcastle United co-owner. This deal represents a significant shift in the club's financial structure and long-term governance. Staveley’s involvement brings recent experience from professional sports management to the Hammers’ boardroom. The transition marks a notable change in the Gold family’s long-standing connection to the club as a new investment group enters the fold.
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