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Hong Kong Court Declares Ex‑AC Milan Owner Yonghong Li Bankrupt, January Liquidation Hearing Set

The case now shifts to a January hearing to liquidate Li’s Rossoneri Advance vehicle tied to the financing of his 2017 buyout.

Overview

  • A Hong Kong judge declared Yonghong Li insolvent and entered bankruptcy, stating there was no injustice in doing so.
  • The ruling addresses about $289.17 million in unpaid liabilities connected to financing for his 2017 acquisition of AC Milan.
  • A January hearing will advance the liquidation of Rossoneri Advance Co. Limited, a process that does not affect the club’s current ownership since Elliott took control in 2018.
  • Rossoneri Advance was part of Li’s takeover structure and issued a $150 million bond that helped fund the purchase from Fininvest.
  • The court rejected Li’s objections as baseless, noting his guarantee made him a principal debtor, with creditor moves led by Cayman funds linked to China Citic and a liquidation petition from General Fantasy Limited.