BSkyB has bought a 9.9% stake in Manchester City Football Club in a deal which is understood to be worth around £12 million.
The deal, announced today, also includes BSkyB paying £2 million for global rights to become exclusive media partners of the first division team. The satellite broadcaster will have a representative on the board at the club and further money will be raised from a new rights issue to existing shareholders.
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