Talks with Shah Rukh progressing well: Dempo

June 01, 2012 17:43

Goan football club's chairman Srinivas Dempo said he was hopeful of sealing the deal. Dempo said that the talks with Shah Rukh Khan, who co-owns IPL-winning side Kolkata Knight Riders, were "progressing very well".

"We are discussing with Mr Shah Rukh Khan on his possible investment in the club and the only thing I can say is that talks are progressing very well," Dempo said.

"His response has been very positive. Mr Khan is very passionate about football and, apart from just involving himself in Dempo, he wants to do something for Indian football. He said that football was his first love even before cricket," Dempo added.

Media reports suggest that Shah Rukh Khan is likely to buy a 50 per cent stake in Dempo.

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