Mohamed Al Fayed, the man behind Fulham’s modern rebirth, has asked the fans to get behind new owner Shahid Khan while describing Friday’s takeover as a “new era” for the club.
Al Fayed sought to soothe the nerves of supporters as the Londoners took a step into the unknown after 16 years of improvement and stability under the watchful eye of the Egyptian businessman.
Khan, owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars NFL franchise, assumed “100 percent ownership of the club, debt-free, as of today”, the Premier League team said on their website (www.fulhamfc.com).
Al Fayed, who lifted Fulham from the third tier to the top flight, attracted a string of high-profile managers and steered the club into their maiden European final, stressed there would be continuity in the boardroom.
“My time of serving as the custodian of Fulham Football Club would one day come to an end and I feel that time has now arrived,” he said. “The time is right because I have found a very good man in Shahid Khan to accept the responsibility and privilege I have enjoyed since 1997. Fulham will be in very good hands with Shahid whose success in business and passion for sport is very evident.”
The sentiment was echoed by Khan, keen to impress upon fans the principles that had underpinned Al Fayed’s time in charge would be maintained.
Thursday, June 04, 2026
