# Pato, ex-Argentina forward, leads Northampton takeover

A consortium led by former Argentina international forward Pato has agreed a deal to take over English League One club Northampton Town. The takeover brings new investment to the club, which has been seeking financial stability. It marks a significant shift in ownership for the historic side.

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### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c5yv05p1kwro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:28:08 GMT