Global surprise, Manchester United's new buyer is revealed, it is not the sheikh

Manchester United has placed itself in an important way this season. The English team has been one of the players with the best moment and many of the great reasons are because there is a solid project for the future. The owners of the club have decided to put the English team up for sale and many are interested in acquiring it, but now, the true buyer of the team has been revealed.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to buy 25% of the Glazers' shares with a view to eventually becoming the club's majority owner. Sheikh Jassim's offer doubled the club's current market value of $3.5 billion. However, she ended up being rejected by the club. According to Fabrizio Romano, Sheikh Jassim's team declined to comment on this news citing “confidentiality restrictions” but confirmed that they have withdrawn from the process to buy Manchester United.

The name of Jim Ratcliffe has once again been heard loudly in the world of football in recent hours. The businessman, owner of the INEOS company, wanted to buy a part of FC Barcelona, but it is not the first time that he has cast his nets in the world of sports.

Who is Jim Ratcliffe?

Ratcliffe is a British businessman, widely known for his success in the world of the chemical industry and his growing interest in the world of sport, particularly football. Born on October 18, 1952 in Failsworth, Lancashire, Ratcliffe has achieved multi-millionaire status throughout his career, allowing him to explore various facets of business and sporting life. Not only has he stood out in the business world, but he has also proven to be a passionate lover of football and sports in general. His ability to identify business opportunities and make bold decisions catapulted him to business stardom. Finally, Ratcliffe set his sights on acquiring Manchester United, another giant of world football. The news generated a stir in the world of sport, since Manchester United is one of the most valuable clubs.