Bale joins US consortium to take over Plymouth.

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Former Real Madrid and Wales star Gareth Bale is part of a US consortium looking to take over English League One side Plymouth Argyle.

    Negotiations with the private equity firm are reportedly still in the early stages.ทางเข้า UFABET 

    Plymouth owner Simon Hallett said last month that a previous deal to sell a stake in the club had fallen through.

    Bale is following in the footsteps of former Real Madrid team-mate Luka Modric. Who became part of the consortium that bought Swansea in November 2024.

    The Croatian midfielder bought a minority stake in April this year in a bid to boost global interest in the Welsh club.

    Former NFL legend Tom Brady is part of Birmingham City’s new ownership group. While Wrexham have made a fortune from publicity linked to Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.

    Plymouth were relegated to Division Three last season after just one season in the Championship.

    The ambitious appointment of Wayne Rooney as manager in pre-season failed to materialise. And his replacement Miron Muslić resigned at the end of the season to take charge of Schalke 04 in Germany.

    Former Manchester United midfielder and Watford manager Tom Cleverley was appointed as the new manager on 13 June.

    It is unclear whether Bale, the champion, knows what role five-time Champions League winner Bale will play at Plymouth if the takeover plan goes through.

    The 35-year-old former Southampton and Spurs star has announced his retirement in 2023.