Liverpool homeowners Fenway Sports activities Group (FSG) have reportedly recognized a European membership that they want to add to their portfolio.
When Michael Edwards agreed to get again on board with the Reds earlier this yr, it was revealed that one of many primary causes for his determination was the Boston-based agency’s intentions to develop right into a multi-club possession (MCO) mannequin.
As reported by France Bleu, The Occasions and The Athletic, FSG have entered discussions over buying a stake in financially stricken FC Girondins de Bordeaux, with three of the corporate’s representatives flying in from the USA for negotiations.
A complete strategy of due diligence will likely be undertaken to be able to confirm the feasibility of any such deal in order that it’s mutually helpful for the 2 golf equipment, with the Ligue 2 outfit deemed a ‘good possibility’ for John Henry and co amid an acknowledgement that plenty of potential points may scupper the takeover plans.
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The follow of MCO is a controversial one amongst soccer followers, particularly for supporters of these golf equipment who really feel as if their id is being compromised on the behest of a extra financially highly effective behemoth.
Manchester Metropolis is a main instance of the mannequin, with their homeowners accountable for a various portfolio of groups from throughout the globe.
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Theoretically the potential acquisition of Bordeaux – who we confronted en path to the finals of each the 2006/07 Champions League and 2015/16 Europa League and are actually managed by Albert Riera – may have advantages for Liverpool by way of data sharing and a proper two-way switch pathway for gamers.
Nevertheless, many LFC followers have made it clear on social media that they’re not eager on FSG establishing an MCO setup involving the Reds, given the unfavorable picture that the follow has amongst soccer supporters.
As outlined in The Athletic, the Boston-based agency are adamant that any membership added to its portfolio ‘could be a standalone entity’ whose ‘independence and id’ could be maintained, moderately than merely changing into a ‘feeder’ undertaking for the six-time champions of Europe.
Regardless of that, the proposed plans to buy Bordeaux are unlikely to go down effectively with the core fanbase, and these developments shed a lower than cerebral mild on the money-driven realities of the game in 2024.
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