Premier League side Aston Villa have confirmed changes to their board of directors.

The Midlands club have announced the introduction of four new directors to their board effective immediately.

A deal between V Sports, the Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens group that owns the club, and Atairos has been confirmed.

Atairos is an American investment firm, with Atairos chairman and chief executive, Michael Angelakis; managing director of Atairos, Chester Hall; while Canadian Bashir Lebada and American Sarah Louise Waterson all joining the Villa board.

Owners Sawiris and Edens commented: “We are excited to enter this partnership with Atairos, which will provide capital to fund infrastructure investments and drive growth and sustainable value for AVFC and the broader V Sports network over time.

“Atairos is an established investor and has successfully partnered with numerous leading companies in the leisure, sports, live entertainment, and media industries, including in the UK and Europe.

“We are confident Atairos is the right long-term strategic partner to support our next phase of growth, and we are pleased to welcome the Atairos team to the V Sports family."