Tan takes over Bosnian club

Vincent Tan, has sealed an agreement to take over the control and management of Bosnia’s Premier League football club Sarajevo. Under the deal, Cardiff will co-operate with Sarajevo, exchanging players and taking part in a football academy, yet to be established, which Tan has said would lure new talents.

According to local media the Malaysian billionaire has pledged to invest three million Bosnian marka (£1.2m). Sarajevo, established in 1946, have faced bankruptcy over millions of marka in accumulated debt.

Vincent Tan, has sealed an agreement to take over the control and management of Bosnia’s Premier League football club Sarajevo. Under the deal, Cardiff will co-operate with Sarajevo, exchanging players and taking part in a football academy, yet to be established, which Tan has said would lure new talents.

According to local media the Malaysian billionaire has pledged to invest three million Bosnian marka (£1.2m). Sarajevo, established in 1946, have faced bankruptcy over millions of marka in accumulated debt.

It is not intended to follow the Cardiff model and change the badge and colours of the club.