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Manchester United could be up for sale soon as the Glazer family is preparing to examine potential sources of outside investment, Mark Kleinman reports. Among the options for the American owners include a complete or partial sale, or a strategic partnership to infuse what is arguably one of the most famous clubs on the planet with more funding. American businessman Malcolm Glazer purchased the club back in 2005 for an approximate value of £800 million.
The report comes hours after the club terminated Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract following his explosive tell-all interview with Piers Morgan where the 37-year-old star, who’s with the Portuguese national team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, aired his grievances and damaged his legacy with the Red Devils in the process so that he could force an exit in January. He got his wish just days before Portugal’s first group stage game. In that interview, the criticized the amenities at the Old Trafford club and took aim at the American owners by accusing them of not caring about the club.
“The Glazers, they don’t care about the club. I mean, professional sport, as you know, Manchester is a marketing club,” he said. “They will get money from the marketing — the sport, it’s, they don’t really care, in my opinion. The fans, they’re always right. I think the fans should know the truth, should know that the players want the best for the club. I want the best for the club. This is why I came to Manchester United.”
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The news also comes weeks after Premier League rivals Liverpool and principal owner, John Henry, mulling a potential sale. We could see two well-regarded clubs on auction in the near future.
As for the Glazers, their 17-year period as owners has been mired by fan protests, specifically during the attempted emergence of the European Super League, to which the club bowed out days later. The Glazers have experienced success as owners, with five Premier League titles and one Champions League title — all under Sir Alex Ferguson — during their reign. The club has not won the Premier League since 2013 and has failed to recapture some of the magic from the Ferguson era.
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