Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens Set to Sell Aston Villa to Saudi Arabia Enterprise Company
In a move that could reshape the future of Aston Villa, club owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens are reportedly on the verge of finalizing a blockbuster deal to sell the Premier League side to the Saudi Arabia Enterprise Company. Sources close to the negotiations reveal that talks have been ongoing for several months, with the final agreement expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
The deal, rumored to be worth over £800 million, marks a potential new era for the Birmingham-based club, which has enjoyed significant growth under Sawiris and Edens since their takeover in 2018. During their tenure, Aston Villa rose from battling relegation in the Championship to securing a strong position in the Premier League, as well as returning to European competition.
Saudi Arabia Enterprise Company, a state-backed investment giant, has expressed its ambition to further elevate Villa into a global football powerhouse. Plans reportedly include increased transfer budgets, stadium expansions, and expanded commercial partnerships across the Middle East and Asia.
While some fans are optimistic about the financial boost and international exposure such a deal could bring, others have voiced concerns about ownership changes and the potential implications for the club’s identity. Football governance bodies are expected to closely scrutinize the transaction under the Premier League’s Owners’ and Directors’ Test.
If completed, the sale would align with Saudi Arabia’s broader investment strategy in global sports, following major stakes in football, golf, and motorsport. Aston Villa could join the ranks of clubs experiencing rapid transformations backed by Gulf wealth — a shift that may have significant competitive implications for English football in the coming seasons.
For Villa supporters, the coming days may prove to be the start of a bold, if uncertain, new chapter.