Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani

Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the chairman of Qatar bank QIB, has confirmed a bid to buy Manchester United.

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The chairman of a Qatari bank has joined the race to buy the Premier League club while Sir Jim Ratcliffe also made his bid for the club official.

More details of the bid will be released, when appropriate, if and when the bid process develops.” A Nine Two statement said: “Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani today confirmed his submission of a bid for 100% of Manchester United. Manchester United were the subject of an official bid of a minimum £4bn on Friday from Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani, the chairman of QIB, a Qatari bank.

Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the chairman of Qatari bank QIB and son of the former prime minister, has submitted a bid to complete a full takeover of ...

Ineos owner Jim Ratcliffe is also in the running and is likely to be the sheikh’s main competition. “The vision of the bid is for Manchester United Football Club to be renowned for footballing excellence, and regarded as the greatest football club in the world. “The bid plans to return the Club to its former glories both on and off the pitch, and – above all – will seek to place the fans at the heart of Manchester United Football Club once more.

Ineos are expected to be the other confirmed bid for the Old Trafford club.

More details of the bid will be released, when appropriate, if and when the bid process develops.” The Glazer family effectively made the club open for offers in November following a strategic review, raising hopes among supporters their reign was coming to a close. “The bid will be completely debt free via Sheikh Jassim’s Nine Two Foundation, which will look to invest in the football teams, the training centre, the stadium and wider infrastructure, the fan experience and the communities the Club supports. The statement in full reads: “Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani today confirmed his submission of a bid for 100 per cent of Manchester United Football Club. [Manchester United](/topic/manchester-united) on Friday, just hours before the deadline for offers. The vision of the bid is for Manchester United Football Club to be renowned for footballing excellence, and regarded as the greatest football club in the world.

Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani has launched a bid for 100 per cent of Manchester United Football Club.

Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani is currently the chairman of the Qatar Islamic Bank. It remains to be seen, however, whether his offer will be accepted by the club or encourages a bidding contest among rival bidders. Firstly, The Qatari royal becomes the second known person to have submitted a bid for the club. The current owners have been informed of Sheikh Jassim’s bid. [Manchester United Football Club](https://khelnow.com/football/2023-02-world-football-manchester-united-vs-leicester-city-match-preview) to be renowned for footballing excellence. Also the fan experience and the communities the club supports.

INEOS owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani are both interested in completing a takeover of Premier League giants ...

More details of the bid will be released, when appropriate, if and when the bid process develops." They promised to "consider all strategic alternatives, including new investment into the club" when their intention to sell was announced last November. It could be a while before a preferred bidder is decided. FREE £2 shop bet in William Hill shops with Tuesday's Daily Mirror, valid on the Liverpool v Real Madrid game. There is also a chance other bids have been submitted without the public's knowledge. [Sir Jim Ratcliffe](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/jim-ratcliffe) and his mega-rich INEOS company to take charge of United, but who is he? [submitted an offer](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/man-utd-bid-deadline-buyers-29246455) to buy United before Friday's 'soft' deadline. Sheikh Jassim was educated at the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst, UK. Sheikh Jassim released a statement on Friday night. It is important to note Ratcliffe's INEOS company also owns French side Nice and Swiss outfit Lausanne. His father, Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, served as Qatar's prime minister between 2007 and 2013. The Qatari banker

Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani has confirmed that he has submitted a bid to complete a takeover of Manchester United.

This is the point where everyone will have to submit their bids, once they understand the value of assets and debts. Al Thani, who claims to be a lifelong United fan, is the son of former Qatari prime minister Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani, also known as HBJ. Part of Qatar's ruling royal family, it is claimed that they have a collective net worth estimated to be around $335billion (£275bn). More details of the bid will be released, when appropriate, if and when the bid process develops." It has, of course, sparked questions among United's supporters about how much the Qatari banker could be worth. He has joined British billionaire [Sir Jim Ratcliffe](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/sir-jim-ratcliffe) in the running to buy the club from the Glazer family, though other interested parties are yet to confirm whether they have tabled official bids.