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The Premier League name Gary Hoffman as their new chairman two years after Richard Scudamore left the role with the former banker set to start work during the coronavirus shutdown

The Premier League have named Gary Hoffman as their new chairman - two years after Richard Scudamore left the role.

Hoffman was appointed following a unanimous vote of the 20 top flight clubs and will get to work during a difficult period where the organisation is attempting to get the domestic season back underway amid the coronavirus crisis.

On Thursday Sportsmail revealed that the 59-year-old banker was put forward to join the executive team at a crucial time with English football plunged into financial uncertainty by the pandemic.

More to follow.

The Premier League have confirmed Gary Hoffman (left) as the new chairman of the group