Kretinsky share sale hinders Staveley's West Ham bid
BBC Sport · 2026-08-04 · archive
West Ham co-chair Daniel Kretinsky sells a small stake in the club in a move that could end Amanda Staveley's hopes of investment.
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West Ham United co-chair Daniel Kretinsky has divested a minor portion of his ownership stake, a move that appears to obstruct a potential investment bid from Amanda Staveley. This transaction involves the sale of a small percentage of Kretinsky's shares, effectively altering the available equity for outside parties. The strategic shift in the ownership distribution is expected to halt Staveley's efforts to secure a formal position within the club’s financial structure. While the specifics of the arrangement remain undisclosed, the development provides clarity regarding the club's immediate governance and the diminished likelihood of any external investment coming to fruition.
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