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Former Portsmouth owner Milan Mandaric has confirmed he has made a bid for Championship club Leicester. | Former Portsmouth owner Milan Mandaric has confirmed he has made a bid for Championship club Leicester. |
"I feel I have made a fair and generous offer to acquire Leicester City Football Club from the present shareholders," said the 68-year-old. | "I feel I have made a fair and generous offer to acquire Leicester City Football Club from the present shareholders," said the 68-year-old. |
Mandaric left Portsmouth in September and revealed he would have preferred a longer break between clubs. | Mandaric left Portsmouth in September and revealed he would have preferred a longer break between clubs. |
But he added: "Following other interest in the club I have had to accelerate takeover plans." | But he added: "Following other interest in the club I have had to accelerate takeover plans." |
Mandaric's bid is believed to be in the region of £25m. | Mandaric's bid is believed to be in the region of £25m. |
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"My aim is to re-awaken Leicester City and aspire to the dreams of their passionate supporters and bring Premiership football back to the club at the earliest opportunity," he said. | "My aim is to re-awaken Leicester City and aspire to the dreams of their passionate supporters and bring Premiership football back to the club at the earliest opportunity," he said. |
Mandaric guided Portsmouth into the Premiership before selling the club to Alexandre Gaydamak earlier this year. | Mandaric guided Portsmouth into the Premiership before selling the club to Alexandre Gaydamak earlier this year. |
He continued in a role of non-executive chairman at Fratton Park before finally severing his links at the end of September. | He continued in a role of non-executive chairman at Fratton Park before finally severing his links at the end of September. |