“The end of a nightmare” Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino happy to move on

 

Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino has been told by the Italian courts he isn’t accountable for tax assessments on a company his family used to own in the 90s.

Corriere dello Sport have revealed the Leeds United chief will not have to pay a multimillion tax bill relating to a company called SEM Molini Sardi. The bill related to an unpaid tax return for grain which was imported for the food company, and the case has been going on for nearly 25 years.

Sanctions had also been made on the Cellino family and business associates. Cellino confirmed he was happy this had now been out to bed because it’s been a nightmare for him over the years.

“I fought for 25 years, the end of a nightmare,” said the Leeds United owner.

Cellino purchased Leeds United in 2014, and his reign at the club has been somewhat controversial. The Italian has already been hit with two FA bans since his arrival in England, which could subsequently lead to Cellino selling his remaining shares in the Championship side.

Cellino has been linked with a move to Italy with Brescia in recent weeks, with claims he could be prepared to sell his 50% stake in Leeds United in the summer.