Alexandre Pato, Sports Alpha Capital and Northampton Town
4 September 2026
A consortium including former Brazil forward Alexandre Pato has received Independent Football Regulator and EFL approval for a proposed shareholding acquisition in Northampton Town. The size of Sports Alpha Capital’s planned stake has not yet been disclosed.
Northampton said the regulatory process examined ownership structure, financial sustainability and investor suitability. The club will now complete remaining documentation before announcing full investment details, with chairman Kelvin Thomas previously saying the proposed investment would make Northampton debt-free.