49ers will use deep pockets at Leeds United ‘to put Andrea Radrizzani to shame’
Leeds United will be back in the Premier League after Andrea Radrizzani oversaw a tumultuous time at Elland Road.
49ers Enterprises’ takeover of the Whites came at the right time, as supporters started to point fingers at the Italian businessman’s shortcomings after relegation in 2023.
There’s no love lost between Radrizzani and the Elland Road faithful, with fans glad to see the back of him.
The 49ers now have an obligation to back Daniel Farke in the Premier League, and a plan has already been laid to do so.
49ers ready to invest at Leeds United and do what Radrizzani couldn’t
Paraag Marathe and the 49ers have a long-term goal of establishing the Whites in the Premier League, Adam Pope says.
The BBC Radio journalist revealed that the West Yorkshire outfit plan to support Farke in the upcoming transfer window to keep them in the top flight.
| Championship table (2024/25) | Matches played | Points | Goal difference |
| 1. Leeds | 46 | 100 | 65 |
| 2. Burnley | 46 | 100 | 53 |
It’s been claimed that the Americans, with their deeper pockets, are better suited to developing the team and Elland Road.
The journalist wrote in the BBC (13 May): “They appear to have a plan of action designed to achieve a long-term goal of establishing Leeds, which includes sticking with and backing Farke to keep the club in the top flight, coupled with the redevelopment of the stadium to help improve revenue streams in the future.
“The 49ers have already shown they have access to key investors, so their ability to corral capital together to improve the squad and the stadium is far greater than Radrizzani’s. They have deeper pockets.”
Elland Road downfall under Radrizzani down to lack of investment
Elland Road saw the likes of Kalvin Phillips leave for hefty sums, and inadequate money was spent to sign replacements.
Raphinha was also sold to Barcelona, and the Whites ended up signing Georginio Rutter, who failed in his debut season.
After an impressive first season back in the Premier League under Marcelo Bielsa, Radrizzani failed to back the Argentine head coach, leading to the West Yorkshire outfit’s demise.
Leeds will hopefully show ambition under the 49ers, and it feels like they’ve got plans to reestablish the Whites in the top flight.
The Peacocks can’t continue to be a team unsure of their status in the Premier League and must become a staple of the English top flight once again.
Marathe can put Radrizzani to shame by doing what’s necessary to finance success in LS11.
While the Italian businessman was stingy with funds at Elland Road, the 49ers can leverage their connections with Red Bull and build a sustainable project, something the previous owners failed to do.