US star Donovan becomes part-owner of Swansea
02 Jul 2016 / 10:17 H.
Landon Donovan formerly of the Los Angeles Galaxy puts on his practice jersey during warm-ups prior to a MLS Cup match in Los Angeles, California, in December 2014. — AFP
WASHINGTON: Retired US star striker Landon Donovan, the all-time Major League Soccer and American top scorer, revealed Friday his participation in the US consortium taking over Swansea of the English Premier League.
After the Premier League announced final approval of the takeover, Donovan sang his Swans song – taking to Twitter to reveal his latest football undertaking. "Extremely excited to be part of the new @swansofficial ownership group! Looking forward to meeting The Jack Army and helping however I can," Donovan tweeted.
The consortium buying a majority stake in the Welsh club is led by Jason Levien, the manager partner of MLS club DC United, and Steve Kaplan, executive vice-chairman of the NBA Memphis Grizzlies. — AFP