Former England international defender Ryan Bertrand is spearheading an investment consortium that has proposed an eighty-seven million pound minority takeover of League One club AFC Wimbledon. The proposal was formally presented by the Dons Trust board to its membership during a meeting on Wednesday night, initiating a crucial voting period that will decide the future ownership structure of the fan-owned club.
Proposed Investment Terms
Under the financial package put forward by Sloane Street Capital, the investment vehicle backed by British technology expert Omar Mir, an initial infusion of sixteen million pounds would be delivered immediately upon completion of the transaction. This initial payment would secure a thirty-four percent minority share in AFCW PLC, the corporate entity that manages the day-to-day operations of the club. The remaining seventy-one million pounds of the total financial commitment would then be distributed incrementally across five separate football seasons, running up until the conclusion of the 2030-31 campaign. Should the acquisition be successfully ratified by club members, Sloane Street Capital would assume oversight of football operations, with Bertrand stepping into the role of senior football advisor.
- Consortium proposes an eighty-seven million pound total minority investment over five seasons.
- Initial completion payment of sixteen million pounds for a thirty-four percent equity stake in AFCW PLC.
- Dons Trust to retain a permanent majority of voting rights and full control over the Plough Lane freehold.
- Voting period for club members to accept or reject the proposal concludes on November seventeenth.
Protections and Fan Control
Club officials stressed that strict protective measures have been embedded into the terms of the agreement to safeguard the unique identity of the organization. The Dons Trust would maintain absolute veto power regarding critical club attributes, including the team name, traditional badge, home kit colors, ground location, and constitutional framework. Additionally, the trust would hold first refusal rights if the investment firm ever decided to sell its stake. Angus Fox, chair of the Dons Trust board, confirmed that background checks have been successfully completed and noted that the board is actively recommending a favorable vote to members.
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