official statement: 885 Capital becomes C.D. Leganés' Majority shareholder

The international investment group specialized in sport and technology, 885 Capital, formalized this Monday, June 1, the acquisition of 84.24% of the social capital of C.D. Leganés, until now property of Blue Crow Sports Group. Added to the 14.86% that it already possessed previously, 885 Capital passes to control 99.1% of the shares of the club, consolidating itself, this way, as majority shareholder of the entity.

The entrance of 885 Capital at the front of C.D. Leganés responds to a firm bet for the growth and consolidation of the club. The new shareholding will center its efforts on reinforcing the sporting performance of the entity, deepening the link with the pepinero members and fans, continuing to impulse the improvement of the infrastructures, and preserving the identity, history, and values of a club that approaches its centenary.

"The passion of the fans and the culture that surrounds C.D. Leganés have made us appreciate deeply the responsibility that carries defending the values of this club. 885 Capital will dedicate itself to the club and to its fanbase with a vision at long term, with a focus of growth modern and based on data. We are grateful for the foundations that have been built and look forward to strengthening the club both inside and outside the field," they highlighted.

Likewise, 885 Capital has designated as new president of C.D. Leganés Eduardo Cosín, who until the date performed the functions of executive vice president of the entity. Madrilenian, graduated with honors in Law and Administration and Management of Businesses and with an ample trajectory in direction and management of business and sporting projects, Eduardo Cosín incorporated to the club in October 2022, acquiring since then a deep knowledge of all the operational areas of C.D. Leganés. His experience and deep roots within the club and the city of Leganés will allow to face this new stage with stability, agility, and strategic vision.

"Directing C.D. Leganés is a great honor and a great responsibility," affirmed Eduardo Cosín, president of C.D. Leganés. "After having worked alongside this organization and its followers during the last years, I comprehend what this club means for the city, and I commit myself to build a future of which the fans can feel proud."

Both C.D. Leganés and 885 Capital wish to transfer their recognition to all the members of Blue Crow Sports Group for the labor developed during the last four years, contributing to the institutional and sporting growth of the club. Likewise, the club wants to thank the work realized by Jeff Luhnow during his stage as president of C.D. Leganés.

The next Tuesday, June 2 at 13:30 hours, a press conference will be carried out in the Ontime Butarque Stadium by the new president of C.D. Leganés, Eduardo Cosín. In it will be detailed the new roadmap of the club, the main objectives and institutional vision that will mark this new and exciting stage for the club.

About 885

885 Capital is an investment firm founded by Sudeep Ramnani and Jai Mahtani. The group is specialized in strategic investments linked to sport, technology, and real estate. In the sporting field, 885 counts with prominent participations in innovative projects with international repercussion like the Professional Fighters League (PFL) and the Baller League.

About C.D. Leganés

The Club Deportivo Leganés S.A.D., founded in 1928, is a professional football club with seat in the city of Leganés (Madrid). It competes in LALIGA HYPERMOTION and disputes its matches as local in the Ontime Butarque Stadium, with capacity for 14,422 spectators.
C.D. Leganés counts with a sporting structure composed of numerous teams between youth academy, school, feminine, and formative initiatives. The club characterizes itself by its closeness with the fanbase, its strong rooting in the community, and its constant ambition to grow, consolidating itself as a sporting and social reference of Madrid. Its activity sustains itself on values like illusion, work, responsibility, and the commitment with its environment.