Tottenham Takeover: Six new things Qatar Sports Investment promised to bring to Spurs
Qsi make huge statement amid Tottenham takeover rumours
Daniel Levy first floated the idea that Tottenham were open to selling a stake in the club back in 2023, but he had little interest in leaving his role as chairman.
Since then, the London club has been linked with investment from US billionaires, private equity funds and, most significantly, Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), who own Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain. As reported by Bloomberg, QSI chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi held talks with Levy over a possible purchase back in 2023, but no agreement was reached and discussions have since gone cold.
It now appears Al-Khelaifi and QSI have shifted their attention elsewhere, with The Athletic reporting this week that they are exploring a deal to buy second-tier Spanish club Malaga. It has been suggested they are eager to add the club to their portfolio, which already consists of PSG and Braga.
Malaga are currently in administration, which means they are under judicial control. But, 49 percent is owned by Spanish hotel and real estate group Blue Bay, while another Qatari businessman, Abdullah Al Thani, owns the remaining 51 per cent.
However, it is worth noting that QSI will face competition if they are to acquire Malaga, with a fresh report from The Athletic’s David Ornstein on Saturday confirming Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) are also exploring a deal to purchase the Spanish club.
While Tottenham are evidently an attractive prospect to potential investors due to the club’s infrastructure, London location and financial stability, Bloomberg claim talks with suitors have so far proved unfruitful due to Levy’s high valuation and desire to remain in charge of sporting decisions.
This season, Ange Postecoglou’s side have struggled on the pitch as they sit 14th in the Premier League standings with nine games to go. They do remain in contention for the Europa League, but must overcome Eintracht Frankfurt in the quarter-finals next month.
