<p>The owners of Premier League club Burnley, Velocity Sport Limited, have agreed a deal to acquire Espanyol, the LaLiga team said on Monday.</p><p>"With this deal, RC Espanyol and (Burnley) will be part of this investment group, which expands its interests by having a club in LaLiga and another in the Premier League - although each will remain independent," Espanyol said in a statement.</p><p>China's RASTAR Group took over Espanyol in 2015, overseeing two relegations and promotions as well as a seventh-placed finish in the 2018-19 season.</p>.MLS: Lionel Messi has now scored five braces on the trot.<p>"RASTAR is not disassociating itself from RCD Espanyol, but rather its shares will become part of this new investment vehicle that will have stakes in both clubs," Espanyol added.</p><p>Espanyol finished 14th in LaLiga last season, just two points ahead of Leganes in 18th -- the final relegation spot.</p>
<p>The owners of Premier League club Burnley, Velocity Sport Limited, have agreed a deal to acquire Espanyol, the LaLiga team said on Monday.</p><p>"With this deal, RC Espanyol and (Burnley) will be part of this investment group, which expands its interests by having a club in LaLiga and another in the Premier League - although each will remain independent," Espanyol said in a statement.</p><p>China's RASTAR Group took over Espanyol in 2015, overseeing two relegations and promotions as well as a seventh-placed finish in the 2018-19 season.</p>.MLS: Lionel Messi has now scored five braces on the trot.<p>"RASTAR is not disassociating itself from RCD Espanyol, but rather its shares will become part of this new investment vehicle that will have stakes in both clubs," Espanyol added.</p><p>Espanyol finished 14th in LaLiga last season, just two points ahead of Leganes in 18th -- the final relegation spot.</p>