One of Uruguay s youngest clubs following its foundation in 2007, Torque were taken over by the City Football Group a decade later, becoming in the process its first acquisition in South America following similar partnerships in New York, Melbourne and Yokohama.
At the start of 2021, City added Bolivian giants Bolivar to their portfolio, the 11th side in the CFG stable, and first associated with the Group under the label “partner club”.
“We are very pleased to grow our global presence through this important collaboration with Club Bolivar,” City Football Group chief executive Ferran Soriano stated upon announcing the partnership.
“This long-term agreement is the first of its kind and will enable Club Bolivar to draw down on and utilise the wide range of football industry expertise developed by City Football Group.
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