Alexandre Pato's Consortium Completes Northampton Town Acquisition
A consortium led by Alexandre Pato has completed its takeover of Northampton Town, acquiring a 70% shareholding in Northampton Town Ventures Limited, which owns the majority of shares in the League Two club. The deal was approved earlier in September 2026 by the Independent Football Regulator and the English Football League.
Existing owners David Bower, Nigel Le Quesne, and Kelvin Thomas will retain a collective 30% shareholding. The takeover will leave Northampton Town debt-free, following a pre-tax loss of nearly £3 million reported in April 2026.
Kelvin Thomas will step down as chairman after over a decade but will remain a shareholder and director. Joao Xavier and Tim Chamberlain from Sports Alpha Capital will serve as co-chairmen, with Pato joining the board as a director.
The new leadership aims to maintain a strong community relationship and has ambitious plans for the club's future, emphasizing sustainability and collaboration with local stakeholders.
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