Amanda Staveley has expressed her ‘disappointment’ at PCP Capital Partners’ failed attempt to invest in West Ham United.The British business executive, alongside husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi, was keen on a return to football having spearheaded the Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund takeover of Newcastle United in October 2021.Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi saw their efforts to invest in West Ham foiledGettyWest Ham have seen substantial change in recent years with Daniel Kretinsky playing a more influential role in the boardroom since his investment in 2021.In a statement released on Friday, Staveley revealed that PCP’s original offer ‘was for both David Sullivan’s 38.8 per cent stake and Vanessa Gold’s 25 per cent stake’ in the Championship club.But the pre-emption process that provided Kretinsky the opportunity to match PCP’s offer has now been accepted.Therefore, Kretinsky and Sullivan will retain majority control of West Ham.And while Staveley, who co-owned Newcastle between 2021 and 2024, openly revealed her disappointment at the outcome, her ambitions for the club remain open.What did Amanda Staveley say about PCP’s failed takeover of West Ham?“We are obviously disappointed not to have been successful in our bid to acquire the 25% shareholding in West Ham United,” Staveley said in a statement.“For transparency our original offer was for both David Sullivan‘s 38.8% stake and Vanessa Gold’s 25.1% stake in the club.“There was always the potential that the other shareholders would take up their rights under the shareholders agreement which is what they have elected to do.“From the outset we and our global investment partners approached this opportunity with enormous respect for West Ham, its history, identity and most importantly loyal and committed supporters.“We saw real potential to make a positive difference, rejuvenate the club and help West Ham compete consistently at the highest level of English football.Czech businesman Daniel Kretinsky is set to become the majority owner at West HamGettyKretinsky and David Sullivan will retain majority control of the Championship clubGetty“Mehrdad and I along with our partners retain the greatest respect for the West Ham community who supported us both in the stands and online in recent weeks.“We will continue to follow this process closely. Our ambitions for the club remain and we would be open to the opportunity to work constructively with the existing shareholders in the future subject to use not taking up other opportunities that have been present to our consortium in the week of events over the past week.”The outcome may come as a huge disappointment to sections of the club’s fanbase who have grown disillusioned with the ongoing ownership saga.There were also promises of significant investment in the squad this summer that failed to materialise.But the much-needed conclusion to the tale has been welcomed by the Hammers’ Fan Advisory Board who hope the decision will create stability at the club.“The West Ham United Fan Advisory Board welcomes the announcement confirming the significant change in the Club’s shareholding and Daniel Kretinsky becoming West Ham United’s largest individual shareholder,” its statement read.West Ham’s Fan Advisory Board have called for stability at the clubGetty“After a prolonged period of uncertainty, we hope this represents an important moment of stability and the beginning of a new chapter for our Club.“We particularly welcome Daniel Křetínský’s acknowledgement of the responsibility that comes with his position and his commitment to communicate further with supporters once the transactions are complete.“Change of control must now mean change of direction. We also look forward to clarity around the role David Sullivan may or may not play outside of being a shareholder. “He resigned from the board and we would hope that position remains the same going forward.“West Ham United supporters have demonstrated extraordinary loyalty to this Club, including more than 50,000 committing to season tickets following relegation. They now deserve to hear a clear, ambitious and credible vision for the future.“That vision must explain how West Ham intends to return to the Premier League and establish itself there sustainably; the strategy for football, recruitment and the Academy; the future of the London Stadium and matchday experience; and how supporters will be genuinely placed at the heart of the Club.“The FAB has consistently called for West Ham United to be run as a modern, professional and ambitious football club, with experienced executives empowered to manage its day-to-day operations and clear strategic leadership from the Board. We now have an opportunity to continue to make that a reality.“The FAB welcomes this new chapter and wishes Daniel Křetínský and the Club’s leadership every success.“The uncertainty must now give way to stability. The change in ownership must be followed by clear leadership. And very soon, supporters must be shown the vision for the West Ham United we are all trying to build.”