Udinese on verge of takeover by American firm Guggenheim Partners | OneFootball

A sale of Serie A club Udinese to a US-based investment firm is on the verge of being completed, and could go through by the end of the week according to reports from various outlets in Italy.

According to the likes of ANSA and Sky Sport Italia, Udinese are close to being sold to the US-based investment firm Guggenheim Partners. The sale is expected to be closed in Luxembourg on Friday.

If completed, the sale will bring an end to the Pozzo family’s time in charge of the club, which has lasted for 39 years.

Udinese sale to Guggenheim Partners expected by Friday

UDINE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 26: A corner flag prior to the start of the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and Spezia Calcio at the Dacia Arena on February 26, 2023 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)

According to updates from Sky Sport Italia, Guggenheim Partners could formally complete their takeover of Udinese by Friday.

A preliminary agreement was reportedly signed in April for a rumoured figure of €180m.

Sky adds that there is still a possibility that the Pozzo family remain involved with a minority stake in the club moving forwards. Their involvement, or possible departure from the club is expected to be confirmed once the takeover goes through.

Guggenheim Partners was founded in 1999 in partnership with the Guggenheim family, and has been run by CEO Mark Walter since the year 2000. It is estimated that the firm manages over €349 billion in assets.

WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 07: Los Angeles Dodgers Owner and Chairman Mark Walter (C), accompanied by U.S. President Donald Trump (R), speaks as Trump hosts the 2024 World Series champions in the East Room of the White House on April 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees with a 7-6 victory in Game 5. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Walter and Guggenheim Partners are the sole owners of MLB team the Los Angeles Dodgers, and also own stakes in NBA outfit the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA.

Walter and Guggenheim Partners also own just over 12% of BlueCo, the holding company which owns Premier League side Chelsea and Ligue 1 outfit Strasbourg.

Walter is listed as a Chelsea director, but is not involved in the day-to-day running of the club.