Steve Pagliuca has confirmed NBA chairman Larry Tanenbaum as co-managing partner in the Boston Celtics co-owner's bid to buy Chelsea.
Celtics chief Pagliuca hailed Toronto Maple Leafs and Raptors owner Tanenbaum as a 'world-class individual' as the duo prepare to submit their final bid for the London club.
Pagliuca has also announced the other partners in his consortium, including former Disney chief executive Bob Iger and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin and businesswoman Elaine Saverin.
Golden State Warriors, LA Dodgers and Los Angeles FC co-owner Peter Guber, B Capital founder Raj Ganguly, venture capitalist Jim Breyer, investor John Burbank and tech entrepreneur Div Turakhia are also involved.