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US Consortium Led by Andrew Cavenagh Completes Rangers FC Takeover

A planned £20 million share issue for signings, private ownership status, a board overhaul plus a managerial appointment set before a June 23 vote mark the consortium’s next steps.

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Soccer Football - Scottish Premiership - Rangers v Celtic - Ibrox, Glasgow, Scotland, Britain - May 4, 2025 Rangers fans display a banner inside the stadium before the match Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith/File Photo
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Overview

  • The consortium secured a 51 percent controlling stake in Rangers after Scottish FA approval on May 30, ending months of negotiations.
  • Andrew Cavenagh assumes the chairmanship with Paraag Marathe as vice-chairman and three additional US-based directors joining the board.
  • Investors have pledged £20 million mainly for player recruitment through a rights issue requiring shareholder approval at the June 23 EGM.
  • Rangers will transition from a public limited company to private ownership pending the upcoming vote.
  • Kevin Thelwell starts as sporting director and Davide Ancelotti is reported as the front-runner to become the next manager.