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West Brom confirm takeover by Chinese consortium led by Guochuan Lai after ratification of deal

West Bromwich Albion have announced the takeover by Chinese group Yunyi Guokai Sports Development Limited has been ratified.

The Financial Conduct Authority and the Premier League are satisfied the takeover adheres to its rules and regulations after making the routine checks.

The Premier League has also had its Owners' and Directors' Test satisfied after the Baggies agreed to sell the club in August.

A Chinese investment group headed by Guochuan Lai, left, has agreed to buy West Brom
A Chinese investment group headed by Guochuan Lai, left, has agreed to buy West Brom
Guochuan Lai is pictured on a recent visit to the Baggies' training ground
Guochuan Lai is pictured on a recent visit to the Baggies' training ground

Former chairman Jeremy Peace has sold the club to Guochuan Lai who controls Yunyi Guokai Sports Development Limited and former Blackburn chief executive John Williams was announced as their new chairman last month.