Revealed: Daniel Kretinsky lands extra £3bn+ despite West Ham fan unrest
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Kretinsky bought a 27 per cent stake in West Ham for around £170million in 2021 and was expected to pursue a full takeover further down the line.
Kretinsky owns around 40 per cent of Czech side Sparta Prague alongside his West Ham shareholding, while his company – Energeticky a Prumyslovy Holding – has £23.45bn worth of assets.
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However, a potential West Ham takeover has been talked about for several months following the club’s recent struggles on the pitch.
Vanessa Gold, who inherited her father David Gold’s 25.1 per cent stake following his passing in 2023, previously announced her intention to sell her shares.
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Finance expert Stefan Borson told Football Insider those West Ham shares could be worth up to £250million, valuing the club at around £1bn.
Alongside Gold and Kretinsky’s shares, Sullivan currently holds a 38.8 per cent stake in the Hammers, while Albert “Tripp” Smith retains an eight per cent shareholding at the London Stadium.
West Ham’s fan advisory board sent a letter of no confidence to the club’s board in recent weeks.