A consortium led by Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, president of the Islamic Bank of Qatar (QIB), announced on Friday that it has made a bid for Manchester United, a club in the English Premier League home to Portuguese Bruno Fernandes and Diogo. Play Dalot. .
“Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani confirmed today that he has made a bid for 100 per cent of Manchester United Football Club,” he said in a press release.
The statement gave no details on the club’s proposed value in the offer, but the price could reach a record €6 billion, according to reports.
“Further tender details will be released, if and when the tender process develops,” the statement reads, adding that the tender “will be completely debt free” through Sheikh Jassim’s Nine Two Foundation.
“(He) will look to invest in the football teams, training centre, stadium and wider infrastructure, fan experience and communities the club supports.
“The proposal aims to return the club to its former glory on and off the pitch and above all will aim to put supporters back at the heart of Manchester United Football Club,” the statement said.
“The aim of this offer is that Manchester United Football Club is known for its football excellence and is regarded as the best football club in the world.”
If confirmed, it would become the largest ever purchase for a football club, surpassing the 4.970 billion US tycoon Todd Boehly paid for Chelsea.
The Glazer family, the current owners of the Old Trafford club, have announced their interest in selling the club, setting a price of around £6bn at the end of last year. The Americans, remember, bought Manchester United in 2005 for 740 million pounds.
But this group from Qatar is not the only one in the running. According to the English press, British millionaire Jim Ratcliffe, chairman of the INEOS Group and fan of the team, will also assemble a group of investors to make an offer.
Elon Musk, who recently acquired the social network Twitter, has also been named as one of those interested.
Source: DN
