Sheikh Jassim Tables Record-Breaking £10B Bid to Buy Out the Glazers’ 75% Stake in Manchester United
Sheikh Jassim has sent shockwaves through football after making a staggering £10 billion bid to buy out the Glazers’ 75% stake in Manchester United. The move, revealed live by transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, has been described as the most dramatic and record-breaking offer in the history of the sport. If accepted, it would not only be the largest takeover in football but also one of the biggest in global sports.
Romano reported that Sheikh Jassim delivered his bid with a fiery message aimed directly at the Glazers, accusing them of dragging the club into ruin and insisting it was time for them to walk away. His words carried the frustration of countless United fans who believe nearly two decades of the Glazers’ ownership has left the club burdened with debt, fractured in spirit, and lagging behind Europe’s elite.
The Glazers have been in control since 2005, and their reign has rarely been free of turmoil. While Manchester United’s brand and commercial value have flourished, the football side has been marked by inconsistency, costly mistakes, and deep-seated resentment from the supporters. The chants, banners, and protests calling for “Glazers Out” have echoed louder with each passing year, yet the family has stubbornly resisted all attempts to force a sale.
Now, Sheikh Jassim, through his Qatari-backed 9Two Foundation, has upped the stakes higher than ever. His colossal bid is not just about taking control—it’s about offering a clean slate. Reports suggest he intends to wipe away the club’s debt, modernize its infrastructure, and inject the kind of ambition needed to restore United to its once-dominant position at the summit of world football. Compared to earlier offers from rivals such as Sir Jim Ratcliffe, this new figure towers above them all, immediately establishing Sheikh Jassim as the favorite to end the drawn-out saga.
The announcement sparked an immediate explosion online, with hashtags like #GlazersOutNOW and #SheikhJassim10B trending globally. For fans, the prospect of debt-free ownership and renewed investment feels like the long-awaited light at the end of a very dark tunnel. Many believe this could be the turning point that revives Old Trafford and returns the club to its proud legacy.
What comes next lies entirely in the Glazers’ hands. Accepting the offer would draw the curtain on their controversial era, but rejecting it risks inflaming fan anger like never before. The timing adds to the drama, with the season already underway and every eye in football fixed on Manchester.
The world waits to see if the Glazers will finally bow to the pressure or dig in once more. Either way, Sheikh Jassim’s bold £10 billion move has left Manchester United standing at a crossroads, with its future hanging in the balance.
