US private equity investor, Thomas Di Benedetto yesterday became the offical owner of AS Roma and in doing so has become the first foreign owner of a Serie A side.
It has cost Di Benedetto 70 million euros and marks the end of the Sensi reign which has lasted 18 years with oil tycoon Franco Sensi and then his daughter, Rosella controlling the club.
Financial difficulties were the reason behind the Sensi's decision to sell. It is also interesting to note that Di Benedetto is also a partner in Fenway Sports Group who own Liverpool FC. Perhaps Anfield owners, John W Henry & Tom Werner, could persuade the Roma president to loan out De Rossi to the Reds. Then again, perhaps not!
Exciting times lie ahead for Roma, who have had a disappointing season by their standards, and if the investment can be made then maybe that elusive fourth Scudetto could come sooner than they thought.
Donnie Kemp
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