Ex-Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Brad Friedel is part of the consortium that has completed the takeover of League Two club Shrewsbury Town.
The American goalkeeper, who became a legend at Ewood Park, is now among the board members of Shrewsbury after the acquisition by Biscayne ST LLC, a company controlled by Miami-based businessman Scott Davidson.
Biscayne ST LLC have acquired 87.4% of the club's shares, previously held by Roland Wycherley MBE, who has now stepped down as owner and chairman following 30 years in charge.
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On behalf of the Board, Davidson said: “We are extremely proud to begin our stewardship of this great club.
“Having spent an incredible amount of time working towards this day, and now overjoyed that it has arrived, we are filled with gratitude, hope and, most importantly, ambition for the future.
“As you know, Shrewsbury Town is a special club with a unique place in the landscape - and we believe it has limitless potential.
“To meet the opportunity, we have put together a world-class investment team of business, legal, finance and sports professionals to help guide us and support our growth.
“Paired with the outstanding staff and leadership team that is already in place, our goal is to provide the community and our supporters with a club of which we can all be proud.
“We believe in working hard, having high standards, taking nothing for granted, focusing on core values, earning support, deserving respect, continuously improving, and being competitive in everything we do.
“We expect to live up to those values and be a club that will build on the wonderful legacy we inherit while daring to attain new levels of success."
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