Jiang Lizhang (; born October 27, 1981 in

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) is a Chinese businessman who owns

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in Spain's

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, having bought a controlling stake for over €37m. He is also a part-owner of the

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, having bought 5% of the franchise for around €45m, in February 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves Owner Glen Taylor Buys Back 5% Of Team Stake From Jiang, He founded Desports in 2004 and sold the sports marketing company in 2015, while staying in an executive position. In January 2017, he bought 90% of Chongqing Dangdai Lifan F.C. He bought 60% of

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, having bought his stake in June 2017, but sold that entire stake to the

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in 2020. He is also the investor of Portuguese football club Tondela.

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