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V Sports Pursues Controlling Stake in FC Annecy

5/9/2026

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V Sports Secures Annecy

V Sports, headed by Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris, is negotiating a controlling stake in FC Annecy.
The November partnership lets Aston Villa exchange data with Annecy, loan Triston Rowe and Travis Patterson, and commits V Sports to fund upgrades and a renovation of the 15,600-seat Parc des Sports stadium.
Football director Matthew Kidson says the deal links Annecy with V Sports’ other clubs, including Columbus Crew and ASEC Mimosas.

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Dosso Joins Villa

Ibrahim Dosso, a youth prospect from ASEC Mimosas, will join Aston Villa when he turns 18 in January 2027.
V Sports’ informal partnerships with Columbus Crew and ASEC Mimosas create a pipeline that delivered Mohamed Kone last summer.
Dosso’s transfer is contingent on him reaching 18 and complying with FIFA rules on minors’ international moves.

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Villa Launches WhatsApp

Aston Villa launched a WhatsApp community delivering breaking news, interviews, opinion and live match updates.
Joining requires the WhatsApp app and keeps personal data hidden from other members.
Members may leave anytime by tapping ‘Exit Group’ at the screen’s top.
The channel aligns with V Sports’ multi-club model, noted during Columbus Crew technical director Marc Nicholls’ visit to Birmingham to discuss scouting, coaching and recruitment.

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V Sports Secures Annecy

V Sports, headed by Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris, is negotiating a controlling stake in FC Annecy.
The November partnership lets Aston Villa exchange data with Annecy, loan Triston Rowe and Travis Patterson, and commits V Sports to fund upgrades and a renovation of the 15,600-seat Parc des Sports stadium.
Football director Matthew Kidson says the deal links Annecy with V Sports’ other clubs, including Columbus Crew and ASEC Mimosas.

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