To succeed in the Premier League, Leeds 'will need additional investment' - Andrea Radrizzani

Leeds Owner Andrea Radrizzani. Photo: avid Shipman - CameraSport via Getty Images

Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani believes the club needs more investment to be competitive in the Premier League.


Radrizzani watched Marcelo Bielsa's side celebrate their Sky Bet Championship title success by beating Derby at Pride Park on Sunday, but is already working on plans to ensure Leeds stay in the top flight.

"We have enjoyed fantastic success," said the 45-year-old Italian.

"But we've done it in a particular year and the impact of Covid-19 is also hitting the club financially.

"So we will need additional investment to be competitive and to continue our project and our growth and to maintain our position in the Premier League. We will need to add on I think."

Radrizzani, who said he hopes to remain at Elland Road for the next "10 or 20 years", confirmed initial investment would come from his holding company Aser.

He said he also expected 10 per cent stakeholders the San Francisco 49ers to increase their involvement in the club.

"People have said I would sell in the Premier League, but I have always said I would sell probably if I couldn't achieve the Premier League," he said.