Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric has confirmed new co-owner Alexandre Gaydamak will become a director of the club next week after investing £20m (€29m) in Pompey.

ALEXANDRE GAYDAMAK chose his first public appearance as Portsmouth’s new co-owner to warn supporters: ‘Don’t compare me with Roman Abramovich.’

Portsmouth’s new co-owner Alexandre Gaydamak moved to reassure fans and the Premier League by stressing his investment in the club had nothing to do with his father Arcadi.

Businessman Alexandre Gaydamak is set to become joint owner of Portsmouth after striking a deal with chairman Milan Mandaric.