Southampton’s Jack Stephens celebrates a goal with James Ward. (Source: Reuters) Southampton’s Jack Stephens celebrates a goal with James Ward. (Source: Reuters)Chinese businessman Jisheng Gao has completed a takeover of Southampton, club owner Katharina Liebherr said in a letter to fans on Monday. Liebherr said she had built up a close relationship with Gao’s daughter Nelly Gao, who local media said would join the board. The Premier League approved the takeover by Gao’s company in June, and the deal takes to 28 the number of European clubs now under Chinese ownership.

Source: Indian Express August 14, 2017 16:51 UTC