Reading FC takeover by Chinese investors approved by the English Football League
Dai Yongge and Dai Xiu Li previously tried to buy Hull City, with the deal collapsing amid speculation that they had failed the Premier League's fit and proper person's requirements
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Your support makes all the difference.The EFL has no objections to the takeover of Reading by Chinese investors Dai Yongge and Dai Xiu Li.
The change in ownership was announced on Tuesday evening, shortly after the Royals had booked their place in the Sky Bet Championship final at Wembley with victory over Fulham.
The Dais - brother and sister - now hold a 75 per cent stake in the Berkshire club, with the remaining quarter retained by the Thai consortium led by Lady Sasima Srivikorn.
While welcoming the takeover, the EFL stressed it would continue to monitor the financial aspect of the deal.
"The EFL can confirm that they have no objections to the change of control application made by Reading Football Club," a statement issued on Wednesday morning read.
"Following a full review of the transaction, the EFL has insisted upon - and the club/new owners have agreed to - a number of additional reporting requirements including enhanced financial monitoring.
"This is so as to ensure that their performance is consistent with the application we have considered.
"We would like to wish the new majority shareholders Mr Yongge Dai and Miss Xui Li Dai the very best of luck in their future endeavours with the club."
The Royals were last in the Premier League in the 2012/13 campaign, and hopes are high of a return to the top flight under the guidance of Dutch manager Jaap Stam.
Chief executive Nigel Howe is confident the new owners can help move the clubs forwards, on and off the pitch.
"Dai Yongge and Dai Xiu Li are investing in a club with undoubted potential - investment which will benefit not only the first-team squad, but which will also help to improve the club's training facilities, continue to support its category-one academy programme and actively assist in delivering plans to develop the Royal Elm Park proposal," Howe said.
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