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Jon Rudkin responds to Leicester City takeover talk as club chief speaks out

Jon Rudkin has answered questions about a potential takeover at Leicester City amid uncertainty over the future of the club

By Richard Cusack · Leicester Mercury

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 3:00 AM

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Jon Rudkin dismissed Leicester City takeover speculation, insisting owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha remains fully committed.
Rudkin accepted his share of responsibility for the club's decline following three relegations in four seasons.
The chief football officer stated that Leicester's immediate objective is earning promotion back toward the Premier League.

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Leicester City chief football officer Jon Rudkin has addressed takeover speculation, insisting that club owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha remains fully committed to the club. Speaking to BBC Radio Leicester, Rudkin declined to comment directly on rumors of a sale, noting that the ownership continues to focus on day-to-day operations and returning Leicester City to the Premier League.

Rudkin also accepted personal responsibility for the club's recent struggles, which include three relegations across four seasons leaving the team 17th in League One. His comments preceded Leicester City's 3-1 defeat to Peterborough United.

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