Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has compared his club's summer transfer business with Manchester City's, as the two sides prepare to rekindle their battle for Premier League supremacy.
04.07.2022 - 16:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
City Football Group (CFG) have acquired a majority stake in Italian club Palermo.
Now operating in Italy's second division - Serie B - Palermo are CFG's 12th addition to their portfolio. Manchester City are their main focus, but the likes of New York City FC and Girona have also benefitted from their investment on and off the pitch.
CFG'S chief executive, Ferran Soriano, has been discussing the purchase and what they hope to bring to the football club in the future. As reported by Business Live, he said: "Palermo is a great and historic club with a strong and proud identity.
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We will work with Dario Mirri to continue his outstanding work to grow Palermo sustainably over the years ahead. This is a very special club, and our role will be to add value to all of the things which make it so special and steadily improve performance on and off the pitch, using our experience and know-how.
"Italy is one of the world’s most exciting and passionate football countries, with a rich history of national team and club success, passionate supporters and a track record of fantastic footballers. We are delighted that City Football Group has extended its presence in Italy."
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