The day has finally come for Charlton Athletic fans after it was confirmed that Thomas Sandgaard has successfully completed a takeover of the club.
The Danish-American businessman has been confirmed as the new owner of the Addicks, after acquiring 100% ownership of the club from East Street Investments Limited.
The announcement comes following the successful conclusion of the English Football League's Owners' and Directors' test, with Sandgaard now speaking of his delight at taking over the League One club.
It has been a difficult few years for Charlton under different owners, with the Addicks relegated back to League One last season after finishing in the bottom three in the Championship.
But Sandgaard, who founded medical device manufacturer Zynex Inc. in 1996 and is also the founder and CEO of private family office and investment firm, Sandgaard Capital, is hopeful of a brighter future for the Addicks.
In an open letter to Charlton fans following the announcement of the takeover, he said: "Today is the day! We did the impossible. We triumphed and we made it to this point because of you.
"Thank you for your passion, your perseverance and your patience. There is no club without you. We are Charlton Athletic Football Club.
"From early on, I felt that we were in this together. I am humbled by your support and honoured to officially become part of the Charlton family. The Charlton community is one of a kind. You welcomed and embraced this change of hands with more openness than many others would have given your history.
"Thank you for standing up for what you believe in. I will not let you down. Cheers to each of you. Cheers to Charlton! I assure you we are just getting started. We are London’s club.
"This week and every week, we will #CheerForCharlton. "
