Chapter 617 - 148: Half a Genius Sean Long! The Gunshot That Decides Fate! The Big Player Takes the Arsenal Stage!
The next day, "Football Record" helped Kroenke fire the first shot in the world of football acquisitions. They always managed to get the latest news, as well as the club’s approval and support.
"After this acquisition, Kroenke will hold 97.14% of the team’s shares, and Arsenal’s total market value will rise to 1.83 billion pounds.
"Usmanov has made hundreds of millions of US Dollars in profit from this deal, fueled by the team’s outstanding performance this season which has boosted its value."
As soon as the news was released, it caused a sensation in the entire football world. A large number of media outlets began to inquire about related information, and indeed some people gave them a bit of a heads-up from various channels.
The BBC, Sky Sports, and other major stations immediately launched programs to discuss the news with viewers.
"The struggle between Usmanov and Kroenke has lasted for many years. After multiple failures to acquire each other, they realized they must settle this matter this season.
"Kroenke ultimately won this battle, acquiring Usmanov’s company ’Red and White Securities’ shares at a hefty price.
"It’s said that he will soon initiate a full acquisition clause to take over the remaining 2.86% shares owned by other minority shareholders and delist from the Nex Stock Exchange, privatizing the company."
"....."
"Personal toy or crown jewel? Legal plunder or growth opportunity?
"After Kroenke completes the full acquisition, the club will no longer hold shareholder meetings, and everything will become opaque.
"Hillwood is expected to leave Arsenal after three generations of family control, with Stan Kerklenk and his son Josh Kroenke entering the board of directors.
"According to unconfirmed reports, Kroenke may finance the acquisition of Arsenal through loans, with his personal contribution unlikely to exceed 100 million pounds.
"Is Arsenal about to bear another Emirates Stadium debt? Just when things seemed to be improving, another shadow looms?"
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"Big players taking the stage at Arsenal! The Kroenke Family at the helm! Walmart son-in-law panic Arsenal fans!
"This seems to be an unlikely favored deal, but staff revealed that beforehand during the vote, Arsenal players, influenced by Ma’el and Van Persie, all chose Kroenke.
"Wenger also influenced the club staff and coaching team to cast their votes for him, with only a few choosing Usmanov.
"Perhaps from this, we can assess that Kroenke has mesmerized the key members of the team, but whether he can fulfill his promises to them, there might be little hope."
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"Europe’s media are filled with arrogance and prejudice. Everyone knows Arsenal has seized a golden opportunity, and no one acquires a club just for fun, least of all the silent Stan." — Stan Kerklenk on social media
"Let time verify everything. I believe the way of soliciting opinions from important team members is rare in football circles, representing our sincerity and confidence to some extent, and we will succeed." — Josh Kroenke on social media
"After this, Arsenal may become a great club. I’m stepping away, hoping all will not be well, whether success or failure comes with a greater force, like a fierce storm." — Usmanov on social media
"Some think he is writing poetry like Pushkin, but his helplessness is worthless, roll away with the money." — American’s social media using ’Ma’el’s silhouette’
"Lastly, thanking Ma’el for everything he brought to this club. Although he didn’t choose me, at least my departure seems like a classic case of commercial investment." — Usmanov on social media
"— Deleted the latest post 2 minutes ago." — American’s social media using ’Ma’el’s silhouette’
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ps: Slowly recovering first, then gradually increasing by 2k each day.