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​Ex-Disney boss completes purchase of Portsmouth

Former Disney chief executive Michael Eisner has completed his takeover of League OnePortsmouth.

The Tornante Company has now finalised a deal to purchase the South Coast club reported to be worth £5.67million.

Eisner and his three sons, Breck, Eric and Anders, will make up the board at Fratton Park along with Andy Redman, president of Tornante, and the club's chief executive Mark Catlin.

"My family and I are thrilled to take on this incredible responsibility as stewards of a football club with such a rich heritage," said Eisner in a statement.

"We have come to know the Pompey community in recent months, and we are extremely impressed by their passion, dedication and love for their club.

"The football club wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for the against-the-odds commitment of Pompey supporters who came together and saved this club. This is and will always be your team."

Catlin, who has been chief executive for the past four years, has also entered into a long-term contract to continue in the role and Eisner believes "the arrangement continues Mark's leadership and ensures the stability of the club for the long term".

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