Global Football Partners has engaged Oakwell Sports Advisory to find a buyer for the London-based football club three years after acquiring it.

The US ownership group Global Football Partners (GFP) has placed Charlton Athletic up for sale. The group has hired Oakwell Sports Advisory to facilitate the search for a new owner, marking the potential fifth change in ownership for the club in six years.

Investment Potential and Stadium Status

In a sales deck, Oakwell Sports Advisory markets Charlton as a significant opportunity for equity growth, citing potential for promotion to the Premier League and expansion in commercial and women’s football. The club currently plays at the Valley, a 27,000-capacity stadium that the club does not own. The ground is owned by former owner Roland Duchâtelet, though Charlton extended their lease on the site until 2040 last year.

Ownership History and Recent Performance

Charlton has experienced frequent ownership changes since 2020. Following the departure of Roland Duchâtelet, the club was sold to East Street Investments and later Thomas Sandgaard before being acquired by the current group, GFP, in 2023. Under GFP, the club achieved promotion to the Championship in 2025 and the women's team moved to WSL1. GFP, led by Gabriel Brener, reportedly paid approximately £15 million for the club and is seeking a higher valuation following investments in the stadium and training facilities.