Daniel Kretinsky to become West Ham’s largest shareholder after stake purchase
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 2:44 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Daniel Kretinsky is set to increase his stake in West Ham United to 43% through an agreement with the Gold family. Kretinsky's purchase, which will surpass David Sullivan's current 38.8% stake, aims to bolster the club's efforts for a return to the Premier League. The transaction, subject to necessary approvals, is expected to finalize in the coming weeks. Sullivan has stepped down amid historic misconduct allegations, which he denies, and Kretinsky and Vanessa Gold expressed grave concern over the situation, voicing their commitment to the club's stability and strategy moving forward.
- •Kretinsky's stake will rise to 43%, making him the largest shareholder.
- •Sullivan resigned as joint chairman following misconduct allegations.
- •Kretinsky and Gold plan to vote jointly on key club matters.
- •The deal is expected to finalize in a few weeks.
- •West Ham aims to stabilize and retain key players under Nuno Espirito Santo.
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Can Křetínský rescue West Ham after replacing Sullivan as majority shareholder?
- 2:44 PMThe Guardian Sport — Kretinsky set to become West Ham‘s biggest shareholder and addresses Sullivan allegations
"Czech billionaire to increase his stake from 27% to 43% Kretinsky and Gold ‘deeply concerned’ by revelations Daniel Kretinsky, the owner of Royal Mail, is set to overtake David Sullivan as West Ham’s largest shareholder after agreeing to buy an additional stake in the club from the Gold family. The Czech billionaire has moved to increase his power at West Ham after Sullivan stepped down as a director and co-chair of the club last weekend, before a joint investigation by the Times and Panorama reporting on seven women accusing him of abusing his power and preying on them for sex in claims that date back to the 1980s and 90s. Continue reading...
"The 24th richest person in the United Kingdom and owner of the Royal Mail, Daniel Křetínský has become the majority shareholder of West Ham following the departure of David Sullivan. The Czech’s ...
"Daniel Kretinsky is set to become West Ham’s biggest shareholder after agreeing a deal to buy an additional stake in the club from the Gold family.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 1:10 PMCan Křetínský rescue West Ham after replacing Sullivan as majority shareholder?
The 24th richest person in the United Kingdom and owner of the Royal Mail, Daniel Křetínský has become the majority shareholder of West Ham following the departure of David Sullivan. The Czech’s ...
- The Guardian SportJun 13, 2026, 2:44 PMKretinsky set to become West Ham‘s biggest shareholder and addresses Sullivan allegations
Czech billionaire to increase his stake from 27% to 43% Kretinsky and Gold ‘deeply concerned’ by revelations Daniel Kretinsky, the owner of Royal Mail, is set to overtake David Sullivan as West Ham’s largest shareholder after agreeing to buy an additional stake in the club from the Gold family. The Czech billionaire has moved to increase his power at West Ham after Sullivan stepped down as a director and co-chair of the club last weekend, before a joint investigation by the Times and Panorama reporting on seven women accusing him of abusing his power and preying on them for sex in claims that date back to the 1980s and 90s. Continue reading...
- Sky Sports—Kretinsky poised to become West Ham’s biggest shareholder
Daniel Kretinsky is set to become West Ham’s biggest shareholder after agreeing a deal to buy an additional stake in the club from the Gold family.
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