- Net worth of Companies and Individuals Bidding To Buy Manchester United
Manchester United Sale – United fans are finally getting their wish, The Glazers are open to selling the club.
The current owners value the club at around $6 billion, and their valuation has put off some potential buyers. However, there are still 4 strong potential owners for the Old Trafford side. Let’s look at their work and net-worth
INEOS
Net worth – $20bn
INEOS is a British multinational chemical company controlled by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is no stranger to running football clubs owned by his company. The British billionaire controls OGC Nice, Lussane Sport in Switzerland and also partner with Racing Club Abidjan of Ivory-Coast.
INEOS as a company is worth over $20billion, their revenue for the year 2021 was over $60billion. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is personally worth a staggering $16billion.
Ratcliffe has reportedly been a Manchester United fan for a long time and is interested in bringing the club back to its former heights.
Elliott Investment Management
Net worth – $2bn
US hedge fund company Elliot Investment group are interested in buying a “small amount of common equity”. The company was given a tour of the club during Manchester United’s Europa League clash against Real Betis.
The company is only interested in 31% of non-glazer shares that are traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
Elliot Investment Management is valued just under $2billion, and they have experience too. The organization recently owned AC Milan before they sold the Italian club for €1.3bn last June.
Nine Two Foundation
Net worth – $2bn
Nine-two foundation was set up by Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani to buy Manchester United and also, the name is a reference to Manchester United’s excellent class of 92’. The Qatari is the son of the country’s former prime minister. Although their family’s net worth is just around $2billion, the Qatari businessman has already submitted a bid close to the asking price of $6billion.
Thomas Zilliacus
Net worth – unknown
Thomas Zilliacus is a Finnish businessman who is also known as a financial spokesperson. Zilliacus is a former Nokia executive who lives in Singapore. His Net Worth is unknown, and he has reportedly put in a bid less than $4billion to buy the club. Zilliacus has also been vocal on social media about his desire to own the most successful club in the most watched football league in the world.
Zilliacus has previously led a Finnish football club before, and has publicly reiterated his desire for fans to be at the centre of everything.
