A man once branded as Stockport's most successful businessman has acquired a majority stake in a football academy business.
Property entrepreneur Mark Stott, who is also the founder of Cheshire firms Vita Group and Select Property Group, has snapped up Pro Football Academy for an undisclosed sum.
The business, which caters for footballers aged four to 16 years old, owns Stockport Town, a semi-professional club competing in the North West Counties League.
Mr Stott already owns Stockport County who compete in the National League.
Carlos Roca, a former English midfielder who played for Oldham Athletic, will remain as Pro Football Academy's managing director.
A statement issued by Stockport Town said: "The acquisition supports Mark's passion for creating opportunities for everyone to get more out of football and create pathways for young footballing talent in Stockport and the wider region.
"The FA, EFL and North West Counties League have all approved the transaction subject to conditions that ensure Stockport Town is operated independently from Stockport County.
"The acquisition further strengthens the towns' footballing credentials and will help to retain and provide pathways for promising local talent."
Pro Football Academy is registered at Grove One Business Centre in Wilmslow.
