West Bromwich Albion's £60M Takeover Aims for Premier League Return

West Bromwich Albion's new owner, Shilen Patel, has completed a £60 million takeover of the club and is targeting a return to the Premier League. Patel, a Florida-based entrepreneur, has acquired an 87.8% shareholding in the Championship club, ending the stormy tenure of Guochuan Lai. West Brom have faced severe financial restrictions since their relegation from the Premier League and have borrowed over £15 million in loans from American investment company MSD. Under the management of head coach Carlos Corberan, the club is currently in the play-off positions and will face Coventry at home on Friday night. Patel expressed his long-term goal of bringing West Brom back to the Premier League, stating that the club belongs there. He emphasized the importance of returning the fans to the top flight and aims to consistently compete for a place in the top six. Patel has shown full support for Corberan, praising his mindset and expressing excitement for the future of the club under his management.