JOINT PRESS RELEASE – 28th January 2026

Glenavon Football Club & Football International Limited

Glenavon Football Club is pleased to confirm that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Football International Limited, who will acquire a majority shareholding in the Club through a staged investment programme over a five-year period, subject to final sign off by shareholders and the completion of the usual regulatory and approval processes.

This partnership marks an exciting and positive new chapter for Glenavon FC. Football International Limited brings significant football experience, a long-term vision, and a clear commitment to sustainability, growth, and respect for the Club’s proud history and identity.

Under the agreed structure, Football International’s investment will be made progressively over five years, ensuring stability, continuity, and responsible long-term planning. This approach allows the Club to strengthen its foundations while continuing to compete with confidence both on and off the pitch.

The focus of the investment strategy will include:

  • strengthening the Club’s financial position;
  • improving commercial performance and revenue generation;
  • supporting football operations and infrastructure; and
  • reinforcing Glenavon FC’s role at the heart of its community.

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A spokesperson for Glenavon Football Club said:

This is a very positive step for Glenavon FC. Football International Limited share our belief in the Club, our community, and our future. The staged investment model gives the Club stability and clarity, while allowing us to plan responsibly and ambitiously. Most importantly, this partnership is built on respect for Glenavon’s heritage and a shared desire to see the Club thrive again. We would also like to thank Alexander Jarvis of Blackridge Sports LLC for all his help making this deal happen.

A spokesperson for Football International Limited added:

Glenavon Football Club is a club with real history, identity, and potential. Our commitment is long-term. By investing over a five-year period, we aim to provide stability, strengthen the Club’s foundations, and support sustainable growth. We believe success comes from working collaboratively with supporters, staff, and the wider community, and we are excited to begin this journey with Glenavon.

Both parties are aligned in their commitment to protecting the Club’s heritage, traditions, and identity. The name, colours, crest, and home of Glenavon FC remain central to its future, and supporter engagement will be a key part of the journey ahead.

This partnership is founded on collaboration, shared ambition, and a belief in what Glenavon Football Club can achieve. Together, Glenavon FC and Football International Limited look forward to building a strong, sustainable, and successful future for the Club.

No further updates will be provided until the deal completes.