Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has revealed that he will no longer pursue his interest in buying Arsenal Football Club. Speaking in an interview on Bloomberg TV in New York on Monday, Dangote stated that the opportunity to buy the club has passed.
He said: “When I wanted to buy, Arsenal wasn’t doing really well,. “Now I don’t have that type of excess liquidity to go and buy a club for $4 billion and use it as a promotional tool. I would rather do something else with the money.” Despite stepping back from a potential acquisition, Dangote remains a dedicated supporter of the club. “I will continue to be the biggest fan of Arsenal and watch matches every time,. I will remain a major supporter of Arsenal.” Dangote shares regrets Aliko Dangote noted that he genuinely held an interest in buying Arsenal Football Club for $2 billion in the past but had to choose to complete his projects. His words: “I don’t think it makes sense to buy Arsenal today. Actually, I regret not buying it then for $2 billion, but my money was needed more to complete my project than to purcahse Arsenal” READ ALSO “It will be cheaper”: Marketers finally open up on when Dangote will slash petrol cost Bloomberg Index reports that Aliko Dangote is worth $13 billion and among the top 150 richest men in the world.
