ANDREA
RADRIZZANI
Chairman
About
Andrea Radrizzani
Andrea Radrizzani is a visionary entrepreneur who has significantly influenced the media, football, and tech industries. He is the founder of KAI Football, where he directs business strategy and budget, facilitates client introductions to clubs, and manages negotiations in acquisitions and sales.
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Andrea's entrepreneurial journey began with the establishment of MP&Silva, a media rights agency valued at over €1 billion, which he sold in 2016. He also founded Eleven Sports, a global sports platform sold to the Dazn Group in 2022, where he continues to serve on the board and support management in various projects.
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As the owner of Leeds United from 2017 to 2023, Andrea Radrizzani led the club's remarkable return to the Premier League after a 17-year absence. His tenure was marked by significant transfers and strategic decisions that elevated the club's status and financial health. Notable achievements include the high-profile transfer of Raphinha to Barcelona in 2022, the sale of homegrown talent Kalvin Phillips to Manchester City, the move of Jack Clarke to Tottenham Hotspur, and Pontus Jansson's transfer to Brentford. These transfers underscored Leeds' ability to nurture and sell promising young talent, maximizing financial returns.
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During his time at Leeds, Andrea implemented a buy low, sell high strategy, ensuring intelligent transfers that bolstered the club's finances. Investments in key players like Tyler Adams, Luis Sinisterra, Rasmus Kristensen, Wilfried Gnonto, and Brenden Aaronson were funded by profitable sales of top talents like Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips.
Beyond his football ventures, Andrea founded Play For Change, a charitable foundation, and serves on the board of the UEFA Foundation. His diverse background and strategic vision have consistently driven successful outcomes across various sectors.
Andrea Radrizzani's extensive network and strategic insights continue to position him as a pivotal figure in the global football industry, ensuring KAI Football's ongoing success and influence in player representation and management.