Addicks get major boost as takeover confirmed
Charlton Athletic have received a major boost in their quest for promotion – having seen a takeover by Danish businessman Thomas Sandgaard approved.
A f te r a d raw n out a n d complex takeover saga, the Addicks are finally under new ownership after Sandgaard clinched a deal to purchase the club in its entirety.
The Dane – who claimed Sunderland were one of several clubs he considered investing in before deciding on Charlton – was at the Valley for the club’s clash with Doncaster Rovers last week.
And he has now been conf i r m e d a s C h a rl to n’s n ew owner – handing Lee Bowye r ’s s i d e a c o n s i d e r a b l e boost as they.look to return to the Championship at the first time of asking.
In an open letter to the club’s supporters, posted on his Twitter account, Sandgaard said: “Today is the day! We did the impossible. We triumphed and we made it to this point because of you.
“Thank you for your passion, your perseverance and your patience. There is no c lub w i th out you . We a re Charlton Athletic Football Club. From early on, I felt that we were in this together. I am humbled by your support and honoured to officially become part of the Charlton family. The Charlton community is one of a kind. You welcomed and embraced this change of hands with more openness than many others would have given your history.
“Thank you for standing up for what you believe in. I will not let you down. Cheers to eac h o f you . C h e e r s to Charlton! I assure you we are just getting started. We are London’s club. This week and every week, we will #CheerForCharlton.”