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Swansea confirm American takeover by Steve Kaplan and Jason Levien

American duo Steve Kaplan and Jason Levien have completed the takeover of Swansea City Football Club, subject to the approval of the Premier League.

Kaplan, the co-founder of Oaktree Capital Group and vice chairman of the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies, and D.C. United managing general partner Levien have purchased a controlling interest in the club.

Sources told ESPN.com that the deal was on the table back in April and now it has been confirmed.

A statement on Swansea's official website read: "Jason and Steve will lead an investment consortium which has acquired a controlling majority of the shares with several existing shareholders also maintaining a smaller stake in the club.