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Pato consortium completes takeover of Northampton Town

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 12:05 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Pato consortium completes takeover of Northampton Town

Summary

The takeover of Northampton Town by a consortium including Alexandre Pato has been finalized. Sports Alpha Capital has acquired a 70% stake in Northampton Town Ventures Limited, leaving the club debt-free. The deal follows approval from the Independent Football Regulator and the English Football League. Existing owners will continue with a 30% share and remain involved in the club's operations. Pato, who retired last year, will join the board alongside the new co-chairmen Joao Xavier and Tim Chamberlain, who expressed commitment to community engagement and sustainable development for the club's future.

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By the Numbers

•Sports Alpha Capital takes a 70% stake in Northampton Town.
•Club will be debt-free following the takeover.
•Existing owners retain a 30% share and involvement.
•Pato joins the board as a director.
•The Cobblers finished bottom in League One last season.

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12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Pato consortium completes Northampton takeover
12:05 PMBBC Sport — Consortium involving ex-Brazil forward Pato seals Northampton takeover

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