Han Li, executive director of Sino-Europe Sports assures “everything is on track” and “we’ll bring Milan back to the top”.
The Chinese consortium has agreed a deal to buy the Rossoneri from Silvio Berlusconi before the end of the year, but there are increasing doubts about the deal.
Following Gazzetta dello Sport’s extensive investigation this morning, the newspaper spoke to a director from the company.
Han Li, executive director of Sino-Europe Sports assures “everything is on track” and “we’ll bring Milan back to the top”.
The Chinese consortium has agreed a deal to buy the Rossoneri from Silvio Berlusconi before the end of the year, but there are increasing doubts about the deal.
Following Gazzetta dello Sport’s extensive investigation this morning, the newspaper spoke to a director from the company.
“Milan are one of the best teams in the world, with a history of glory and success,” Han Li said, explained the decision to buy the club.
“Milan fans are in every corner of the globe, above all in China. The first football matches broadcast in China were of Serie A in the 80s, and it was Milan who thrilled the viewers more than anyone.
“We have several generations who grew up with Milan, and I’m one of them. I’m grateful that Silvio Berlusconi has entrusted us with the task of taking the legendary Milan back to the top.
“We’ll begin by forming a solid board, we’ll do our best in the winter and summer transfer windows to create a stronger team.
“Meanwhile, we’ll focus on business development around the world, especially in China. We’re building a bridge between the club and the Chinese market, by integrating global strategic resources.
“The investors have been confirmed, everything is perfectly on track. The funds are coming as planned. The names of the investors will be revealed after the closing, as specified in the agreements.”
The President of Sino-Europe Sports, Li Yonghong, doesn’t appear to be very well-known in China…
“China is very big, and there are too many people to know all the investors in various fields. Mr Li has always maintained a low profile.
“Among the investors is Haixa Capital, Sino-Europe Sports and some big groups and Chinese institutions.”
There has been speculation that the takeover could see some club legends on the board, and Li confirms that is a possibility.
“I’ve been a Milan since I was little, I know a lot of the songs from the stadium,” the businessman insisted.
“Of course the club’s doors are open for all the legends and people who share our passion and are willing to co-operate with us and the directors to bring the team to the top."
And the rumours of false documentation?
“It’s not true, as we already made clear in a Press release.”