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Need to know King Power set £220m Leicester City sale valuation as investor brochure explained All you need to know about the potential sale of Leicester City after a brochure was sent to investors What we know on Leicester City's future with King Power including 'Project Lineup', the valuation and what's on offer... - Time to sell: Leicester City’s owners, King Power, are actively searching for new buyers or investors after 16 years in charge of the club. A sales document titled 'Project Lineup', seen by LeicestershireLive, has been prepared by global investment bank Citigroup to market the club to interested parties. - Valuation and Asking Price: The Srivaddhanaprabha family are initially seeking around $300m (£222m) for the full portfolio of assets. However, due to recent financial losses and competitive drops, market experts anticipate a final deal value closer to £148m. - Extensive Property Portfolio: The sales brochure highlights a substantial property portfolio, which was valued at £204m in 2025. This includes the King Power Stadium at £74m, the state-of-the-art Seagrave training ground at £121m, and Belvoir Drive at £9m. - More than a football club: Beyond physical infrastructure, the sale pitch covers the academy, land acquired for stadium expansion, and Leicester City Women. The package even includes King Power’s Belgian sister club, OH Leuven. - Historical On-Field Success: To attract potential buyers, 'Project Lineup' heavily highlights the remarkable achievements under King Power’s tenure since buying the club for £35m in 2010. It points out that Leicester are one of only five clubs to win all three major English domestic trophies since 2000, including their iconic Premier League title. - Market Advantages: The brochure frames the club as a single-city entity deeply rooted in the local community with a passionate, broad-based fan following. It promotes Leicester City as the most successful team in EFL history and a unique asset for investors seeking a club with a strong track record of winning promotions. - Recent Financial Struggles: Despite operational successes, the pitch document comes amidst a period of notable financial strain for the football club. Accounting reports show substantial consecutive losses since 2021, including deficits of £92.5m, £89.7m, £19.4m, and most recently £71.1m. - Development and Expansion Potential: The inclusion of extra land surrounding the stadium offers a clear avenue for growth for incoming owners. Potential buyers are expected to be drawn to the real estate potential alongside the footballing brand.