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Northampton reaches agreement with Pato consortium for investment

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 4:22 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Northampton reaches agreement with Pato consortium for investment
Summary

Northampton Town has reached agreement with a consortium led by Alexandre Pato for a proposed shareholding acquisition. The deal, which has been approved by the Independent Football Regulator and the English Football League, aims to bolster the League Two club following a challenging season. Northampton finished bottom of League One last season and currently sits 17th in League Two after their first victory of the season on September 5. The club expects to confirm the completion of the investment process next week.

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  • •Pato is part of a consortium investing in Northampton Town.
  • •The investment deal is pending final confirmation next week.
  • •Northampton recorded a pre-tax loss of nearly £3 million last season.
  • •The club currently sits 17th in League Two with one win this season.
  • •They appointed a new manager and signed 13 players during the summer.
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  • 4:22 PMYahoo Sports — Northampton agree deal with Pato consortium
  • 4:22 PMBBC Sport — Northampton agree deal with Pato-led consortium
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Northampton reach agreement with a consortium including former Brazil forward Alexandre Pato over a "proposed shareholding acquisition".

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Northampton reach agreement with a consortium including former Brazil forward Alexandre Pato over a "proposed shareholding acquisition".

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