If a buyout of Manchester United is to be completed in 2022, someone with Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s enormous finances will be needed to close the deal.
The Glazers have been asked to consider selling their ownership stake in the team on numerous occasions.
Nevertheless, it appears that they may now be open to receiving proposals.
Ratcliffe has been mentioned as a possible buyer but just how wealthy is he?
What Is Jim Ratcliffe’s Net Worth?
The 69-years old is estimated to be worth over £13bn ($15.6bn) making him the richest person in Britain.
He co-founded Inspec, which made money from shale gas. Meanwhile, Ineos, his multinational chemicals company produces a wide range of products:
Synthetic oils, plastics, and solvents that are used to manufacture antibiotics and insulin, amongst many others.
His enormous wealth has enabled him to invest in a variety of sports enterprises.
The passionate cyclist purchased the Team Sky racing team before renaming them Ineos in 2019 and winning the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia in that time.
Ratcliffe also manages Sir Ben Ainslie’s sailing team, Ineos Team UK, is a sponsor of the World Championship-winning Mercedes Formula One team.
He is the owner of Swiss football club FC Lausanne, which he purchased in 2017, and Ligue 1 team Nice.
Furthermore, an offer for Chelsea was made to Roman Abrahamovich in 2019 which proved unsuccessful.
How Close Is Ratcliffe To Buying Man United?
Regarding a prospective attempt to unseat the Glazers, a club representative stated, “If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer.
“If something like this was possible, we would be interested in talking with a view to long-term ownership.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to buy a stake in Manchester United, spokesman tells @DickinsonTimes: “If the club is for sale, Jim is definitely a potential buyer”, told The Times. 🚨 #MUFC
“If was possible, we’d be interested in talking with a view to long-term ownership”, added. pic.twitter.com/CQCxfdUbJT
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 17, 2022
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“This is not about the money that has been spent or not spent.
“Jim is looking at what can be done now and, knowing how important the club is to the city, it feels like the time is right for a reset.”
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