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Kerala Blasters Club to be Taken Over by Al Fursan Group in Eight Months
✍️ Onmanorama
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 11:46 PM
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The Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters has announced that Al Fursan Group will complete the takeover of the club within eight months, marking a new chapter for the franchise.
Kerala Blasters, one of the most popular clubs in the Indian Super League, has confirmed that the Al Fursan Group will assume full ownership of the team within the next eight months. The announcement follows months of speculation about a change in the club’s ownership structure.
Under the new arrangement, Al Fursan will gradually acquire the shares held by the current owners, with the final transfer scheduled for the end of the 2025‑26 season. The group has expressed its intent to invest in player development, infrastructure and marketing to strengthen the club’s position in the league.
While specific financial details have not been disclosed, the takeover is expected to bring fresh capital and a new strategic vision to the franchise. The club’s management has said that the transition will be smooth and that the team’s day‑to‑day operations will remain unchanged during the interim period.
Fans and stakeholders are hopeful that the new ownership will enhance the club’s competitiveness and expand its fan base across Kerala and beyond. The Indian Super League authorities have welcomed the development and will monitor the process to ensure compliance with league regulations.
Under the new arrangement, Al Fursan will gradually acquire the shares held by the current owners, with the final transfer scheduled for the end of the 2025‑26 season. The group has expressed its intent to invest in player development, infrastructure and marketing to strengthen the club’s position in the league.
While specific financial details have not been disclosed, the takeover is expected to bring fresh capital and a new strategic vision to the franchise. The club’s management has said that the transition will be smooth and that the team’s day‑to‑day operations will remain unchanged during the interim period.
Fans and stakeholders are hopeful that the new ownership will enhance the club’s competitiveness and expand its fan base across Kerala and beyond. The Indian Super League authorities have welcomed the development and will monitor the process to ensure compliance with league regulations.