Leeds United in shock as Massimo Cellino in stunning u-turn over sale of club

Massimo Cellino has perfromed a massive u-turn on his decision to sell Leeds united to fans

Supporters group "Leeds Fans Utd" previously claimed they had reached an agreement to purchase the club president's majority stake.

However, they now say they have been contacted by the Italian's lawyers, who have informed them he no longer wants to sell.

A statement read: "Leeds Fans Utd has just been informed by the lawyers of Massimo Cellino that he no longer wishes to sell to Leeds fans. 

 

"Our insistence on him confirming his verbal offer of exclusivity in a legally binding agreement has forced transparency on his motives. 

"It is much better that we identify this insincerity now before we spend our shareholders' money.

"This exercise has proved our capacity to adapt to any acquisition scenario very quickly. 

"We now know we have the capacity to do both a minority and majority deal, and it has shown that Leeds fans have a desire for fan ownership.

 

"We hope that Massimo will treat the club and fans with respect and honour."

The decision appears to amaro a massive u-turn, after Cellino confirmed himself that a deal was close.

After fans voiced their concerns at how he was running the club following the 2-0 home defeat to Blackburn last week, he said: “One hundred per cent I will sell to the fans, if they want to buy it and look after the club. 

"The fans are the only asset the club has.”