Under the terms of the deal, agreed on Tuesday, the Allams will have a majority shareholding in both the club and the KC Stadium management company.

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Al-Faraj successful purchase comes after a previous failed attempt to buy the club in August, when former owner Alexander Gaydamak sold his majority shareholding to Al Fahim instead.

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Controversial businessman Hammam brought an end to his six-year tenure as Cardiff City chairman in October 2006 after agreeing to sell his majority shareholding, with former Leeds United chief Ridsdale taking over the role at the south Wales club.

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