Cellino completes Leeds takeover

Massimo Cellino has officially completed his takeover of Leeds, the Italian businessman’s lawyers have confirmed.

Cellino’s company Eleonora Sport Limited has completed its purchase of 75% of the club’s shares and the 57-year-old has taken his place on the board of directors.

“Massimo Cellino has now been appointed a director of LUFC Holdings & ESL has completed its purchase of 75 per cent of the shares of LUFC Holdings,” Cellino’s legal representatives Mishcon de Reya tweeted.