Inter Miami owner David Beckham has today confirmed the purchase of Premier League club for a whooping sum of $4b!
The Glazer family, owners of Manchester United, have previously mentioned that they are open to exploring “strategic alternatives”, including a change in ownership of part or all of the club.
Earlier this year, potential buyers INEOS founder Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani submitted their respective bids to buy Manchester United from the Glazers.
However, to date they have not received any response from the Glazer family regarding the acceptance of their proposal.
Recent developments suggest that Sir Jim Ratcliffe is considering the idea of buying out a minority stake in Manchester United. Manchester United fans, who have been critical of Glazer’s ownership, once again showed their discontent and called for a complete change of ownership ahead of the team’s 2-1 win over Brentford.
At this weekend’s Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix, Sky Sports had the opportunity to interview former Manchester United player and global football icon David Beckham about the ongoing takeover.
Beckham emphasized the importance of stability for a club of Manchester United’s stature. He admits that there are many who fans believe can return the club to its rightful place at the top of football.
Responding to a question regarding Sheikh Jassim’s candidacy, Beckham mentioned that everyone has their preferred candidate to lead the club.
Beckham’s passion for Manchester United and its supporters was evident when he expressed his desire to see the club return to the top of world football. He emphasized the importance of choosing the right people to guide the club in this effort.
When discussing Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, Beckham expressed sympathy for him, given the team’s difficult start to the 2023-24 season, with six losses in the first 11 matches.
Beckham acknowledges the outside noise and distractions surrounding the club and recognizes the difficulty this creates for the manager and the team.
Ongoing discussions about a possible change of ownership at Manchester United remain the subject of much interest and speculation.
Beckham’s comments highlight the passion and expectation of supporters to see the club thrive again, as well as the importance of making decisions that benefit the team, the supporters, players and management.
