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Colchester United Confirms Talks With Consortium Including Alexandre Pato

Owner Robbie Cowling signals a patient sale process focused on financially capable backers.

Overview

  • The club said negotiations with interested parties are active and no announcement is expected in the short term.
  • Alexandre Pato attended Saturday’s home win over Fleetwood Town as a guest of owner Robbie Cowling.
  • BBC Sport reported that an agreement is considered possible, though not likely to be finalized soon.
  • The sale process was reopened after talks with U.S.-based Lightwell Sports Group ended without a deal in June 2025.
  • Cowling has set no deadline and is vetting bidders for resources to grow the club, while Pato’s press office had not responded to requests for comment.