[article=http://en.valenciacf.com/ver/36000/official-vcf-statement.html]The Board of the Valencia CF Foundation met today in Valencia to decide upon the identity of the new majority shareholder for Valencia CF –in accordance with the rules agreed upon by all parties involved in the sale process. After a vote was taken, Valencia CF were informed that the offer presented by the company Meriton Holdings Limited was –by unanimous decision- the most adequate to provide a great future for the club
Valencia CF SAD wish to welcome Meriton Holdings Limited and its owner, Mr. Peter Lim. The club also wish them much success and happiness for the future. The total unanimous decision by the Board, which represents the civil and institutional entity of Valencia and Valencianistas, signals a united future for the new organisation and the unshakeable passion held for Valencia CF.
Meriton Holdings Limited will immediately begin the necessary documentation procedures to complete the operation.
The Valencia CF Board of Administration also wish to congratulate supporters on their patience, effort and behaviour over recent months, and request the necessary union amongst Valencianistas to make the club even greater.[/article]
[article=http://en.valenciacf.com/ver/36023/peterlimwelcometovalencia---%80estoy-muy-feliz--agradezco-su-apoyo-al-valencianismo%80.html]Peter Lim, owner of Meriton Holdings Limited, has had his project unanimously agreed upon by as the most adequate for providing a great future for Valencia CF, by the Board of the Valencia CF Foundation. Mr. Lim expressed his delight at the decision in comments to valenciacf.com, saying that:“I am very happy that the project has been chosen after such a rigorous selection process. The Valencia CF supporters can finally see an end to months of uncertainty.”
Peter Lim also stated that the votes of the board say much about the confidence placed in his project: “The unanimous support for my offer shows a firm commitment from the trustees involved in the process: Bankia, Valencia CF, the Valencia CF Foundation and the Valencian Institute of Finances.”
The owner of Meriton Holdings Limited also wished to highlight that “Through this process, the winning offer is that which has the best sporting, economic and social solutions. I am very happy that we have fit this criteria with the best offer and want to thank the Valencia CF fans and Valencia as a city for their strong support over these past months.”[/article]
Would be interesting if they can get back to where they were before.
[article=http://www.straitstimes.com/news/sport/football/story/5-things-about-peter-lim-and-his-new-football-club-valencia-20140518#sthash.d3chOsOL.dpuf]Five things you should know about Valencia football club
1. Up until Mr Lim acquired the club, Valencia was the only club outside the duo of Real Madrid and Barcelona to have won the Spanish La Liga since 2001. Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez led Valencia to the league title in 2002 and 2004. However, Atletico Madrid on Saturday claimed its first La Liga title in 18 years by drawing 1-1 with title rivals Barcelona.
2. Due to the financial crisis, work on Valencia's new stadium – the 61,500 Nou Mestalla – stopped in 2009. The stadium has remained untouched since.
3. To stay afloat, the club had to sell key players like David Villa, David Silva, Jordi Alba, Roberto Soldado and Juan Mata - All Spanish internationals.
4. Valencia have only spent four years outside of the top flight during their 92 history. Most recently they spent a year in the second division in the 1986-87 season.
5. They are the third most successful club in Spain, with six La Liga titles and seven Spanish Copa del Rey victories. No prizes guessing who the two most successful are.[/article]
Valencia CF SAD wish to welcome Meriton Holdings Limited and its owner, Mr. Peter Lim. The club also wish them much success and happiness for the future. The total unanimous decision by the Board, which represents the civil and institutional entity of Valencia and Valencianistas, signals a united future for the new organisation and the unshakeable passion held for Valencia CF.
Meriton Holdings Limited will immediately begin the necessary documentation procedures to complete the operation.
The Valencia CF Board of Administration also wish to congratulate supporters on their patience, effort and behaviour over recent months, and request the necessary union amongst Valencianistas to make the club even greater.[/article]
[article=http://en.valenciacf.com/ver/36023/peterlimwelcometovalencia---%80estoy-muy-feliz--agradezco-su-apoyo-al-valencianismo%80.html]Peter Lim, owner of Meriton Holdings Limited, has had his project unanimously agreed upon by as the most adequate for providing a great future for Valencia CF, by the Board of the Valencia CF Foundation. Mr. Lim expressed his delight at the decision in comments to valenciacf.com, saying that:“I am very happy that the project has been chosen after such a rigorous selection process. The Valencia CF supporters can finally see an end to months of uncertainty.”
Peter Lim also stated that the votes of the board say much about the confidence placed in his project: “The unanimous support for my offer shows a firm commitment from the trustees involved in the process: Bankia, Valencia CF, the Valencia CF Foundation and the Valencian Institute of Finances.”
The owner of Meriton Holdings Limited also wished to highlight that “Through this process, the winning offer is that which has the best sporting, economic and social solutions. I am very happy that we have fit this criteria with the best offer and want to thank the Valencia CF fans and Valencia as a city for their strong support over these past months.”[/article]
Would be interesting if they can get back to where they were before.
[article=http://www.straitstimes.com/news/sport/football/story/5-things-about-peter-lim-and-his-new-football-club-valencia-20140518#sthash.d3chOsOL.dpuf]Five things you should know about Valencia football club
1. Up until Mr Lim acquired the club, Valencia was the only club outside the duo of Real Madrid and Barcelona to have won the Spanish La Liga since 2001. Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez led Valencia to the league title in 2002 and 2004. However, Atletico Madrid on Saturday claimed its first La Liga title in 18 years by drawing 1-1 with title rivals Barcelona.
2. Due to the financial crisis, work on Valencia's new stadium – the 61,500 Nou Mestalla – stopped in 2009. The stadium has remained untouched since.
3. To stay afloat, the club had to sell key players like David Villa, David Silva, Jordi Alba, Roberto Soldado and Juan Mata - All Spanish internationals.
4. Valencia have only spent four years outside of the top flight during their 92 history. Most recently they spent a year in the second division in the 1986-87 season.
5. They are the third most successful club in Spain, with six La Liga titles and seven Spanish Copa del Rey victories. No prizes guessing who the two most successful are.[/article]
