League One Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, son of the former owner of Marseilles
AFC Sunderland
Kyril Louis-Dreyfus has become the owner of the youngest English football club after taking over Sunderland at 23 years old.
The League One side was previously owned by Stewart Donald, who will now become a minority owner, while the Black Cats try to return to the Premier League.
“KyrilCommitment, insight and integrity convinced us to accept his proposal. ” Donald said in a statement issued by Sunderland.
“His vision and his desire to regain success Sunderland it was obvious from the beginning and its offer is what we believe offers the club the best chances of success and long-term sustainability. “
Louis-Dreyfus is the son of Robert Louis-Dreyfus, former general manager of Adidas and former owner of the Ligue 1 club in Marseille.