Italian club have foreign investor

At 2008 Gabriele Volpi bought Spezia when it was competing in Serie D, under his guidance at 2019-20 season came the first ever appearance in Serie A after 114 years of its history, while from 11 February 2021 the club is in new hands. Majority of shares and for an undisclosed amount, Robert Platek became the fresh investor who together with Philip will assist his brother as vice president of the team. Local media speculates with the number of 22 million euros which also are saying that the price may be even lower if the American owners fails to keep the top division status and be relegated in lower league.