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Vincent De Gryse<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vincent De Gryse<\/strong> has become the majority shareholder of KV Kortrijk<\/strong> somewhat reluctantly after the death of his brother, Jean-Marie De Gryse, in 2012. Unlike Vincent, Jean-Marie was the family's biggest soccer fan. Initially, Vincent planned to sell the inherited shares immediately, but eventually decided to strengthen his position within the club. He solidified his control by appointing Link Haerhout<\/strong> as Director. She is also involved in the Stop & Shop<\/strong>specializing in the sale of tobacco and alcohol and strategically located near the Franco-Belgian border. Vincent de Gryse a fortune of over \u20ac34,267,280.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Holding Vincent De Gryse<\/strong> in the club proved short-lived. In 2015, the club was sold to Vincent Tan<\/strong>an eccentric Malaysian businessman. Tan, already owner of the Cardiff City<\/strong> in Wales and FK Sarajevo<\/strong> in Bosnia, became the owner of 81 %s from KV Kortrijk. During this process, Philippe Huysentruyt<\/strong>manager of Zulte Waregem<\/a><\/strong>also showed interest in the club, but to no avail.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Vincent Tan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The transaction with Tan was finally around 3 million euros<\/strong>according to Kortrijk mayor Vincent Van Quickenborne. He pointed out that the gradual increase in the club's value had put off many local investors.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Golden Spurs Stadium<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Golden Spurs Stadium<\/strong>The home of KV Kortrijk has seen evolution and changes in ownership. The De Gryse family played an important role in the survival and growth of the team, known as De Kerels<\/strong>. With the acquisition by Vincent Tan, KV Kortrijk continues its course in the Belgian Pro League<\/strong>We hope to reconcile tradition and modernity under this new international leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The stores Stop & Shop<\/strong> from Vincent De Gryse<\/strong>These stores, which focus on tobacco and alcohol distribution, mainly target French and British consumers because of the significant price difference between Belgium and these countries. These stores are strategically located near the border, notably in Rekkem, Adinkerke, and on the Zwarte Berg.<\/p>\n\n\n

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This period marked a significant turning point for KV Kortrijk, both in terms of direction and future prospects under the new ownership. Vincent and the de Gryse family have an impressive net worth of over 30 million euros thanks to their stores. <\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Vincent De Gryse, unexpected heir to KV Kortrijk, has turned a sporting legacy into a business opportunity. He became majority owner of the club after the death of his brother, eventually selling it for 3 million euros to Malaysian businessman Vincent Tan in 2015. At the same time, De Gryse built up a commercial empire with his Stop & Shop stores, strategically located near the Franco-Belgian border. Specializing in the sale of tobacco and alcohol, these stores target an international clientele attracted by low prices. 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