Żabbar Squad Hosted for Team Dinner as Southampton Takeover Momentum Builds

Sources close to the negotiations continue to indicate that talks have progressed steadily, with confidence rising that Solak’s investment first broken exclusively by Malta Daily Sport is moving toward formalisation. The Serbian‑born businessman, who owns Southampton FC and co‑founded Sport Republic, is understood to be exploring a long‑term structural project within Maltese football, with Żabbar positioned as the central pillar.

Monday’s squad dinner, hosted by Vlada, was described by club figures as a “timely morale boost” as the team prepares for the coming fixtures. The gathering also highlighted the strong internal atmosphere at the club during a period of major potential change.

If completed, Solak’s takeover would mark one of the most significant foreign investments in Maltese football, potentially transforming Żabbar’s infrastructure, scouting reach and development pathways. For now, optimism continues to grow both on the pitch and behind the scenes as Żabbar await the next steps in what could be a historic chapter for the club.

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