The Times: Billionaire Ratcliffe in talks to buy Manchester United FC
The head of the chemical company Ineos, British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, has expressed his willingness to buy the Manchester United football club. His name is called The Times.
According to the source, Ratcliffe was the first to officially register his interest in the bank carrying out the process of selling the team. It is noted that bidding among applicants should begin in February. As a result, Manchester could go under new ownership by the end of the season.
Forbes estimates Ratcliffe’s net worth at $15.5 billion. He already owns the French football club Nice.
In December 2022, it became known that the Glazer family of American entrepreneurs, who own Manchester United, wants to sell it. The deal is valued at £6-7 billion. At the same time, it is noted that the Glazers expect to receive more money from the sale of the club than the former owner of the English Chelsea, Roman Abramovich.
Source: Lenta
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