RMC: Le Havre will be acquired by US investment company, which has multiple clubs worldwide

According to RMC, Ligue 1 team Le Havre is about to be acquired by the US company Blue Crow Sports Group, an investment company that already has multiple clubs around the world and is good at discovering players through data analysis.

According to an insider of the club, Le Havre ranked 15th in Ligue 1 last season and is about to be acquired by the US investment company Blue Crow Sports Group. "The deal has been reached and the club has been sold," the source said. However, he did not disclose the specific amount of the transaction. The deal involved a 96.21% stake previously held by American businessman Vincent Volpe, who has held the club for a decade.

Blue Crow Sports Group is a pioneer sports organization founded in 2021 by a group of experienced sports executives and investors. The company said on its website that BCSG is committed to revolutionizing the world of sports through data-based strategies, cutting-edge technologies and innovative talent development methods. Blue Crow owns and manages elite sports teams and makes strategic investments to boost growth.

The US Group already owns Leganes in Spain, Cancun Club in Mexico, Vysok Club in Czech Republic and Elite Falcon Club in Dubai. The news was very timely for France’s oldest football club, which was under review by financial regulator DNCG earlier this week. The DNCG decided to postpone the ruling, awaiting more details and the results of ongoing negotiations. According to sources, the final decision of DNCG may be announced on Monday.

There is no significant change in the club's management. Chairman Jean-Michel Rusier and sports director Mathieu Bodemel will remain in office. Despite the limited budget, Le Havre narrowly defeated Strasbourg 3-2 away last season with a penalty kick in stoppage time, successfully relegated.