Bournemouth's Billionaire Owners Set to Acquire Exeter Chiefs
The owners of Bournemouth, a Premier League club, are reportedly nearing a deal to take over Exeter Chiefs, a rugby team. Shareholders have approved discussions regarding the acquisition.
The billionaire owners of Bournemouth are reportedly close to finalizing a takeover of Exeter Chiefs, a rugby union team.
Recent developments indicate that shareholders of Exeter Chiefs have approved discussions about the potential acquisition by the American owners of Bournemouth.
This move could mark a significant shift in the ownership landscape of both clubs, although details regarding the terms of the deal remain unclear.
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Update at 13:53 UTC on 2026-05-08
Sky Sports reported Shareholders of Prem Rugby side Exeter Chiefs have approved takeover talks with the American owners of Premier League club Bournemouth.
Sources: Sky Sports