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Saudi Chairman Alalshikh Abandons Derby County Takeover Plan

8/11/2026

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Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, announced on Monday he will not proceed with his proposed Derby County takeover.
The Lion Sport controlling-stake deal had been approved by the English Football League and the Independent Football Regulator.
Alshikh said the lengthy IFR process and the season start left preparation time short, keeping Derby off the market under Clowes Developments and setting the campaign at Charlton on Saturday.

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Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, announced on Monday he will not proceed with his proposed Derby County takeover.
The Lion Sport controlling-stake deal had been approved by the English Football League and the Independent Football Regulator.
Alshikh said the lengthy IFR process and the season start left preparation time short, keeping Derby off the market under Clowes Developments and setting the campaign at Charlton on Saturday.