Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote has declared that he would effect a
managerial change at Arsenal if he buys the club.
The Nigerian, who is a huge fan of the club has gone public on several
occasions on his desire to buy over the current majority shareholder;
Stan Kroenke if decides to sell. The America's Kroenke Sports
Enterprise, KSE, owns 67% of the club, while Uzek billionaire, Alishar
Usmanov has 30% of the club's share holding.
Speaking to Bloomberg, he again reiterated that desire to someday buy
the club if Stan Koerenke decides to seek pastures new.
"The first thing I would change is the coach," the 60 year old said
"He has done a good job, but someone else should also try his
luck."
He continued
"If they get the right offer, I'm sure they would walk away,"
"Someone will give them an offer that will make them seriously
consider walking away. And when we finish the refinery, [ refinery
being built in Lagos, Nigeria] I think we will be in a position to do
that."
"It's a great team, well-run. It could be run better, so I will be
there. I will wait. Even if things change I will take it."
in previous interviews on this subject Aliko Dangote had never
mentioned the possibility of sacking Wenger if he buys the club.
Perhaps, he is seeking to give more traction to his assertions for it
to garner more interest, because of the Frenchman's long association
with the club and what he represents.
Reported to worth $11 billion, his desire to buy the club could remain
so for the time being, as Stan Kroenke has on numerous occasions said
he is in it for the long haul.
He reiterated that stand few months ago after he rejected a bid of
around £1 billion from Alishar Usmanov in April.
For Arsene Wenger, he signed a two year extension to his contract
which would see him extend his stay at the club to 23 years.
No comments:
Post a Comment