V Sports takes minority stake in FC Annecy | OneFootball

V Sports has taken a minority stake in FC Annecy, the Ligue 2 club, in an investment made official on Tuesday.

The club said in a statement that the deal aligns with the identity of FC Annecy, its local roots and its development.

The size of V Sports' holding was not disclosed, and could be around 30%. V Sports also owns Aston Villa, recent winners of the Europa League, and holds shares in Vitoria SC.

Talks had been in the pipeline for months, with first contacts between the clubs in summer 2025 before matters accelerated.

The relationship moved forward in September last year when Aston Villa loaned defender Triston Rowe, an England Under-20 international, to Annecy.

Source: L'Équipe