Football Insider can confirm that Aston Villa’s executives have invested £55 million in the team through a fresh share issuance.
More than one billion shares were allotted for five pence apiece, according to a Companies House statement earlier this month (19 December), which was backdated to December 15.
Although it is unclear whether the investment would take the form of fresh funds or the conversion of debt into equity, the share offering has a total value of £54.7 million.
The share issuance is the most recent demonstration of support from Villa Park’s owners, Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens, who have contributed financially ever since taking control in 2018.
Football Insider first reported in May that NSWE had already committed about £124 million for the 2022–2023 season.
The most recent round of funding comes shortly before the January transfer window opens, and Villa is anticipated to be busy bolstering Unai Emery’s team following a successful season debut.
December saw Football Insider suggest that Edens and Sawiris were ready to provide Emery a substantial financial support for a “January blitz” the following month.
After multiple injuries to their strike force this season, they are anticipated to make a January investment on new forwards.
At the midway point of the 2023–24 season, the Birmingham team is currently three points behind leaders Liverpool in the Premier League standings.
Villa won Group E and advanced to the Europa Conference League’s knockout stages.
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