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Alexandre Pato-led consortium buys majority stake in Northampton Town

Original: Alexandre Pato-led consortium buys majority stake in fourth-tier Northampton Town https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/76459

Former Brazil striker Alexandre Pato is leading a consortium that has acquired a majority stake in Northampton Town, the fourth-tier English club competing in League Two. The takeover puts the ex-AC Milan forward at the helm of the Cobblers as majority owner, with the deal drawing attention to growing celebrity investment in lower-league English football.

Why now: Celebrity takeovers of English Football League clubs continue to attract wide attention, and a former star like Pato buying a League Two club is notable news.

Alexandre PatoNorthampton TownLeague Two

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