The takeover of Northampton Town by a consortium including former AC Milan, Chelsea and Brazil forward Alexandre Pato has been completed.
Sports Alpha Capital (SAC) had their proposed deal with the Cobblers approved by the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) and English Football League (EFL) earlier this month.
SAC will take a 70% shareholding in Northampton Town Ventures Limited (NTVL) – the company which owns the majority of shares in the League Two club.
Existing owners David Bower, Nigel Le Quesne and Kelvin Thomas will collectively retain a 30% shareholding.
Northampton confirmed the deal would leave them debt-free after announcing a pre-tax loss of just under £3m in April 2026.
In a joint statement, SAC’s founding partners Joao Xavier and Tim Chamberlain said they were “extremely proud to become custodians of a club with such a rich history, passionate supporter base and important place within its community”.
“We have ambitious plans for Northampton Town, but ambition must go hand in hand with sustainability and an understanding of what the club means to the people of Northampton and Northamptonshire,” the statement added.
“We want the club to continue to be a source of pride within its community and will work closely with the Community Trust, supporters, staff, partners and local stakeholders to ensure that relationship continues to grow.
“We are looking forward to spending much more time in Northampton, listening to supporters and working together to help the club realise its potential both on and off the pitch.
“This is the beginning of a long-term commitment from Sports Alpha Capital to Northampton Town Football Club, and we are incredibly excited about the journey ahead.”
Xavier and Chamberlain said that further details of their vision for the club would follow.
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