Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, as well as numerous sanctions against the oligarchs, made him decide to sell Chelsea. The billionaire, however, would like to put the London club in good hands, which means that the assets left by him should be properly used.
McGregor is serious about buying Chelsea
In recent days, one of the biggest stars Conor McGregor has joined the group of candidates interested in buying Chelsea. The Irishman published a relevant statement on his Twitter profile, but many internet users were almost convinced that it was just a subtle joke of the 33-year-old.
“I’m not joking. As I said, I am investigating this matter. Dermot Desmond is linked to Celtic, Manchester United has Glazers and now it is up for sale. The purchase of the football club is in my plans,” said the Irishman.
McGregor the richest athlete in the world
he is known not only for his career in the octagon, but also for his business activities. In 2018, he was responsible for introducing his alcohol brand to the market, which quickly brought him enormous profits.
In 2021, Conor McGregor became the world’s highest-paid athlete according to Forbes. The Irishman earned as much as $ 180 million last year. The famous MMA fighter overtook, among others celebrities such as,, Saul Alvarez and.
According to the media, Muhsin Bayrak is the main favorite to take over Chelsea after Roman Abramovich. Turek is the head of AB Group Holding, an international construction company. Negotiations in this area are reportedly closer to completion.
Source: Sport
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