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Southampton complete partnership with Chinese investors

A lengthy process aimed at securing new financial backing for the St Mary's Stadium side has seen a partnership agreed with Jisheng Gao

Southampton have entered into a partnership with the family of Chinese businessman Jisheng Gao.

Katharina Liebherr, who inherited the club from her late father Markus Liebherr, announced in January that the club was seeking investment to help it remain competitive in the Premier League.

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Talks had originally taken place with the intention of finalising a deal between Southampton and Lander Sports, a business controlled by the Gao family.