Sheikh Jassim has already made Man United takeover promise – despite ‘zero interest’ claim

The very latest Manchester United news as a significant clause becomes active in the ownership agreement at the Old Trafford giants.

Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani has already briefed his vision for Manchester United, previously, amid reports that the Glazers are now able to sell the club – in full.

According to The Daily Mail, a clause included in the deal struck up between Ineos and the Glazers, which would allow the American family to sell their entire stake in the club, became active this month.

It opens the door for a majority or full takeover of the football club – with Sir Jim Ratcliffe understood to have first dibs on the remaining Glazers shares. However, right now, it seems unlikely that there will be any movement in the ownership of the club.

That report from The Daily Mail has revealed that sources with knowledge of Sheikh Jassim’s 92 Foundation have claimed there’s “zero interest” in acting upon the active clause. It’s said the interest in Qatar has moved elsewhere to “mega projects” in other sporting fields.

Qatar are, currently, attempting to host the 2036 Olympics, with any side projects unlikely to be given the green light. It’s also claimed Sheikh Jassim’s group keenness to buy a leading club in Europe is no longer on their agenda.

In 2023, a Sheikh Jassim attempt to secure a £4.79billion whole takeover of the club was rejected in favour of Sir Jim’s minority purchase. At the time, his consortium set out their vision for the football club and it got supporters excited.

“The bid plans to return the club to its former glories,” they said. “The bid will be completely debt free, via Sheikh Jassim’s Nine Two Foundation, which will look to invest in the football teams, the training centre, the stadium and wider infrastructure, the fan experience and the communities the club supports.

“The vision of the bid is for Manchester United to be renowned for footballing excellence, and regarded as the greatest football club in the world.”

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