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Chinese tycoon scores with Aston Villa buy

Tony Xia paid £60 million for the under-achieving English football club, adding another deal to what looks set to be a record year for China outbound M&A.

May 19, 2016

What if…Wanda bought Aston Villa?

China’s interest in becoming a football power is growing, as is the wealth of its tycoons. Struggling UK football club Aston Villa might be a sound investment.

April 13, 2016