Rumor or info, the possible takeover of Olympique de Marseille by Al-Walid Bin Talal has been making a lot of noise for a few days …
The entourage of Frank McCourt on Sunday denied negotiations with the Saudi businessman with La Provence. But many foreign journalists agree that there are indeed negotiations between the two men with a view to buying Olympique de Marseille. An acquisition that would certainly boost the image of Saudi Arabia according to Raphael Le Magoeriec, specialist in Gulf societies, who believes that it is entirely plausible that Al-Walid Bin Talal will take the decision to buy such a popular club than the Marseille Olympique.
A buyout “all profit” for the image of the country
“It is quite plausible that a man like Bin Talal is interested in Marseille, especially since the situation is top: they are qualified in the Champions League, without it being radiant economically” explained the specialist in the columns of So Foot magazine, before concluding. “As long as the takeovers of Saudi businessmen do not go against the interests of power and MBS (Mohamed Ben Salmane, the Crown Prince), there is nothing to worry about. Especially that a takeover of a European club is very beneficial for the image of a modern and open Saudi Arabia “. It remains to be seen whether rumors regarding a potential takeover of Olympique de Marseille by Saudi Arabia will be confirmed in the coming weeks. For the time being, the French media want to be very careful about this. A good way to preserve the Olympian supporters, who really start on the bus on social networks on this subject, when it is a summer transfer window to the economy that is preparing in Marseille.
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