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Andrea Radrizzani buys out Massimo Cellino at Leeds

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Andrea Radrizzani wants to buy back Elland Road, regenerate the area and renovate the club's training ground

Andrea Radrizzani has completed a full takeover of Leeds.

The Italian bought 50 per cent of Leeds' shares in January and has now purchased Massimo Cellino's remaining shareholding, signalling the end of his fellow Italian's three years at Elland Road.

Cellino's time in charge included several run-ins with the Football Association and six changes of head coach, while supporters regularly protested against his ownership.

Leeds chairman Massimo Cellino
Image: Massimo Cellino has sold his remaining shares to Andrea Radrizzani

Radrizzani, who becomes chairman with immediate effect, told the club website: "I am delighted to have the opportunity to become a custodian of this great football club.

"The heritage and history of Leeds United attracted me to the club and having spent time at games and at Thorp Arch, I can see that we are ready to move forward to the next level.

"This is a long-term commitment, there is a lot of hard work ahead of us and I am aware of my responsibilities as owner of Leeds United.

"I can assure all supporters that everyone at this club will be doing all we can to build a successful team at Elland Road."

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Cellino said: "I have been proud to work at Leeds United, with nice people who have worked at the club with me. If you can survive working with me, you can survive anything!

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"I have always taught people to work for the club and not for me and in the end the staff have done so in a beautiful way.

"I wish Andrea good luck, I am sure he will continue what I have started and show that people from our country are honest and hard working people.

"Owners come and go but Leeds United will be there forever, for the fans - keep Marching on Together. Goodbye and farewell."

Meanwhile, Sky sources understand that Leeds will take up an option to extend head coach Garry Monk's contract by 12 months.

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