Former Cagliari President Massimo Cellino has been granted permission to return as Leeds United chairman.
The Italian took over 75 per cent of shares in the Elland Road club in February 2014, but legal troubles in his homeland saw him fail the ‘fit and proper person’ test.
Following the rejection of an appeal, Cellino announced he would step down, and it was believed he was looking to sell the club.
Former Cagliari President Massimo Cellino has been granted permission to return as Leeds United chairman.
The Italian took over 75 per cent of shares in the Elland Road club in February 2014, but legal troubles in his homeland saw him fail the ‘fit and proper person’ test.
Following the rejection of an appeal, Cellino announced he would step down, and it was believed he was looking to sell the club.
However, in a statement on Leeds’ website this morning, it has been announced that the former Isolani patron will return to the board.
“Leeds United can confirm that Massimo Cellino has been granted Football League permission to return to the club’s board,” the Whites announced on their official website.
“Mr Cellino will take up the role as Leeds United chairman with immediate effect after passing the League’s Owners and Directors Test.”