Following the news that Sir Jim Ratcliffe has thrown his hat into the ring to buy Premier League giants Manchester United from much-maligned owners, The Glazer Family, Sporting Tribune compares his wealth to other wealthy club owners in England.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s net worth
Boyhood United fan Ratcliffe made an unsuccessful attempt to buy Chelsea last year following the exile of Roman Abramovich. He is one of Britain’s richest men, with his net worth estimated to be somewhere between £11bn (Forbes) and £6bn (Sunday Times).
Todd Boehly’s net worth
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Todd Boehly pipped Ratcliffe to the purchase of Chelsea last spring, with his consortium paying £2.5bn for the club’s shares. They’ve also promised to invest a mammoth £1.7bn into the club, with Boehly’s wealth manifesting via the Blues’ big spending in the transfer market.
Forbes estimate Boehly’s net worth to be £3.6bn. The American also co-owns the Los Angeles Dodgers and has shares in the Los Angeles Lakers.
Sheikh Mansour’s net worth
Abu Dhabi royalty Sheikh Mansour has held a majority stake in Manchester City since 2008 and his club have since emerged as the Premier League’s dominant force.
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Mansour owns the Abu Dhabi United Group – an investment company for the Abu Dhabi royal family – with his personal wealth estimated to be around £17m. His family’s fortune, meanwhile, is believed to be upwards of £1trillion.
So yes, the Manchester City owners quite literally have all the money in the world.
Stan Kroenke’s net worth
The Arsenal owner was long ridiculed by supporters for his lack of investment in the Gunners towards the end of Arsene Wenger’s tenure, but the American billionaire is starting to show off his financial might and the north London club are benefitting on the pitch as a result.
Kroenke’s sports empire includes the Los Angeles, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rapids as well as the Gunners, with Forbes estimating his net worth at just over £10bn.
John Henry’s net worth
John Henry, founder and principal owner of the Fenway Sports Group (FSG), has seen his wealth soar since his purchase of Liverpool in 2010.
FSG, who also own the Boston Red Sox, are believed to be worth close to £5bn, while Henry’s individual fortune is estimated at around £3.3bn.
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