Leeds takeover marks end of Cellino's turbulent 4-year reign

Andrea Radrizzani purchased the remaining 50 percent of Leeds United on Tuesday to take both the chairmanship and full control of the club from his controversial compatriot Massimo Cellino.

Leeds endured a tumultuous time under Cellino, with seven managerial reigns and a transfer ban at the club, coupled with legal battles over tax evasion and corruption for its former owner, all crammed into just over four years.

Radrizzani bought the first 50 percent share in January.

"I am delighted to have the opportunity to become a custodian of this great football club," said Radrizzani. "The heritage and history of Leeds United attracted me to the club and having spent time at games and at Thorp Arch, I can see that we are ready to move forward to the next level.

"This is a long-term commitment, there is a lot of hard work ahead of us and I am aware of my responsibilities as owner of Leeds United.

"I can assure all supporters that everyone at this club will be doing all we can to build a successful team at Elland Road."

Leeds fell just short of the Championship play-off positions under manager Garry Monk - who's set for a new contract, according to Sky Sports - in the 2016-17 campaign, and has been starved of Premier League football since its relegation under financial turmoil in 2004.