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Nine Things To Know About Manchester United Qatari Bidder, Sheikh Al-Thani

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3 years ago

February 18, 2023

A Qatari banker, Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, has submitted a bid to acquire 100 per cent of the 13-time Premier League winners, Manchester United.

He became one of the two bidders who have publicly come out to bid for the English Club when he submitted his offer to buy the club on Friday after the current owners of the club announced their intention to sell three months ago.

Below are some things you need to know about Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, especially if his bid is successful:

1. Sheikh Jassim, who is a long-time United supporter, was born in August 1982.

2. He is the son of Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who served as Qatar’s prime minister between 2007 and 2013.

3. Sheikh Jassim went to the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst, United Kingdom where he graduated as an officer cadet.

4. He is the chairman of the Qatar Islamic Bank, one of the leading banks in Qatar and Middle East’s top 30 most valuable companies in Qatar according to Forbes.

5. He was once a board member of Credit Suisse Group.

6. He is currently married to his cousin Sheikha Bothaina bint Hamad Al Thani and they have eight children together.

7. Sheikh Jassim was the heir apparent to his father but rejected the position as Crown Prince in 2003.

8. He is the older brother to Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar.

9. Before becoming heir apparent, he was a second lieutenant in the Qatari armed forces.
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EPL: Chelsea Set To Sanction First Summer Transfer Under Alonso

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According to the BBC Sport, the Blues are ‘open’ to selling Filip Jorgensen this summer after the goalkeeper indicated his desire to leave Stamford Bridge.

Jorgensen joined the Premier League west London club two seasons ago from Villarreal.

The 24-year-old shot-stopper was expected to compete for the number one position with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, but he made just 11 Premier League appearances over the two seasons.

However, while the arrival of Alonso to Stamford Bridge could lead to a change in fortunes for Jorgensen, the report added that the Danish star has already expressed his desire to leave Chelsea this summer to get more regular playing game-time elsewhere.

Chelsea had blocked a potential exit for Jorgensen in the January transfer window, but the Premier League west London club are now open to a sale, with European and English clubs expected to explore a deal for the goalkeeper.

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

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