Ryan Bertrand Leads Consortium for £87m AFC Wimbledon Investment
Former England defender proposes minority stake in AFC Wimbledon, keeping fan control.
Key facts
- Ryan Bertrand is leading a consortium to invest in AFC Wimbledon.
- The proposal values the investment at £87 million over five seasons.
- SSC would invest £16 million immediately for a 34% minority share.
- The remaining £71 million would be paid over five seasons.
- The Dons Trust would retain a majority of voting shares and veto control of the club’s name, badge, colours, ground and constitution.
Ryan Bertrand, a former England defender, is at the forefront of a consortium that has proposed an £87 million minority investment in League One side AFC Wimbledon.
The investment vehicle Sloane Street Capital (SSC) would invest £16 million on completion for a 34% minority share in AFCW PLC, the company that runs the club.
The remaining £71 million would be spread over five seasons to the 2030-31 campaign, according to the proposal presented to the Dons Trust board.
If the deal is successful, SSC would oversee football operations, led by Bertrand as senior football advisor, but would work within budgets and processes agreed by the AFCW PLC board.
The Dons Trust currently owns 50.01% of the voting shares of AFC Wimbledon, ensuring the club remains fan-controlled, and would retain veto control of the club’s name, badge, colours, ground and constitution.
Bertrand said, "AFC Wimbledon’s story is unique in English football and it was built by its supporters. We are not here to change what this club is. We are here to help it go further on and off the pitch, for the men’s team, the women’s team and the academy."
Context
AFC Wimbledon is a fan-owned club that has recently opened a voting period for members to decide on external investment proposals. The consortium led by Bertrand seeks to bring in capital while preserving fan control, a key concern for the club’s supporters.
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