Commanders’ record sale agreed to by Snyder family, Harris group that includes Magic Johnson

ASHBURN, Va. –

A gaggle led by Josh Harris has agreed to purchase the NFL’s Washington Commanders from longtime proprietor Dan Snyder and his household.

The sides introduced the deal in a joint assertion Friday, roughly a month after they reached an settlement in precept on the sale for a file US$6.05 billion.

The deal is the best value paid for a North American skilled sports activities franchise. It remains to be pending approval of three-quarters of householders and different customary closing circumstances.

Harris’ group consists of Washington-area billionaire Mitchell Rales and basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson. Snyder has owned the staff since 1999.