# Northampton Town ownership change

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/northampton-town-ownership-change
> Updated: 2026-10-31T06:06:12.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

A Brazilian consortium led by Alexandre Pato, through Sports Alpha Capital, has acquired a 70% stake in the English football club Northampton Town. The transaction received approval from the English Football League and the Independent Football Regulator. Under the new structure, Pato joins the board of directors, while existing owners retain a 30% stake.

Edu Gaspar, the former global football director at Nottingham Forest, has been appointed to a senior advisory role to provide guidance on sporting matters to the new owners. The ownership transition involves investment links through Gemcorp Capital, which connects Northampton Town to the Bulgarian club Levski Sofia.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Alexandre Pato leads consortium to acquire Northampton Town

Alexandre Pato and Sports Alpha Capital have acquired a 70% stake in English League Two club Northampton Town, with Edu Gaspar appointed as football manager.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alexandre-pato-leads-consortium-to-acquire-northampton-town

### 2026-10-23: Edu Gaspar appointed senior advisor to Northampton Town

Former Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar has joined Northampton Town as a senior advisor, linking the English club to Levski Sofia through shared investment interests.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/edu-gaspar-appointed-senior-advisor-to-northampton-town

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