Football Club Spartak Moscow to leave Otkrytie Bank Arena
Arbitrazhnyy Sud Krasnodarskogo Kraya order on transfer of ownership
In the city of Anapa, the Arbitrazhnyy Sud Krasnodarskogo Kraya ruled on the transfer of ownership of Otkrytie Bank Arena from FC Spartak Moscow to state ownership.
The court’s decision is a result of a long-standing dispute between FC Spartak Moscow and Otkritie Bank, the former owner of the stadium. In 2014, FC Spartak Moscow signed a 10-year contract with Otkritie Bank to lease the stadium, with an option to buy the stadium at the end of the contract.
However, in 2018, FC Spartak Moscow defaulted on its loan payments to Otkritie Bank, and the bank subsequently filed a lawsuit against the club, demanding the return of the stadium.
The court ruled in favor of Otkritie Bank, and ordered FC Spartak Moscow to vacate the stadium by the end of the 2022-23 season.
FC Spartak Moscow has not yet commented on the court’s decision. However, the club is expected to appeal the decision, and it is likely that the dispute will continue for some time.
The transfer of ownership of Otkrytie Bank Arena to state ownership is a significant development, as it could have a major impact on the future of FC Spartak Moscow.
The club has been playing at Otkrytie Bank Arena since 2014, and it has become the club’s home ground. If FC Spartak Moscow is forced to vacate the stadium, it will need to find a new home ground, which could be a costly and time-consuming process.
The transfer of ownership could also have a negative impact on the club’s finances. FC Spartak Moscow has been struggling financially in recent years, and the loss of revenue from Otkrytie Bank Arena could make it even more difficult for the club to balance its books.
Overall, the transfer of ownership of Otkrytie Bank Arena to state ownership is a significant development that could have a major impact on the future of FC Spartak Moscow.
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