Anthony Joshua in talks to takeover Watford for £150m

Former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been linked with a potential takeover of Championship club Watford.

According to The Athletic, financial experts working with Joshua reportedly held talks with Watford about a deal worth £150 million.

Watford, owned by Italian Gino Pozzo since 2012, has been looking for new investment for several years.

Joshua’s involvement, even as part of a consortium, highlights the club’s ambition to boost its financial and promotional standing.

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The club’s valuation of £150 million to £175 million aligns closely with Joshua’s reported net worth, making the discussions financially plausible.

It is reported that Joshua is not directly involved in the talks; he was approached about participating in the Championship club’s investment opportunities with discussions at an entry level.

The details of the proposal remain undisclosed, but it is known that Watford has engaged in talks with other parties regarding a minority stake in the club.

Joshua has strong connections to Watford, having been born at Watford General Hospital next to the club’s Vicarage Road ground, growing up in North Watford on the Meriden Estate, and attending school in nearby Kings Langley.

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