The former striker Alexandre Pato, 36, is negotiating to buy Colchester United in England.According to the Daily Gazette of Colchester, Pato has been in talks with the current owner of the team, Robbi...
The former striker Alexandre Pato, 36, is negotiating to buy Colchester United in England.
According to the Daily Gazette of Colchester, Pato has been in talks with the current owner of the team, Robbie Cowling, about the possibility of investing in the League Two team (fourth division).
According to the publication, Cowling would be willing to sell the club, which still has chances of promotion to League One (third division) this season.
Colchester is 88 years old and has never played in the Premier League, but has reached the Championship (second division).
Since 2016, when it was relegated from League One, Colchester has been competing in League Two.
Investments by stars and former players in British clubs have become more common.
The most successful recent example is Wrexham, acquired by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The team is currently in the Championship.
Last year, midfielder Luka Modric became one of the owners of Swansea City.
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