Spotify founder Daniel Ek has revealed lately that he had a bid to buy Arsenal football club rejected, which included elements of fan ownership and representation on the board.

According to reports, the Swedish billionaire … who is a boyhood Arsenal fan himself … tweeted his interest in buying over Arsenal last month during protests against the club’s owners by fans.

The Spotify founder’s intentions came after massive fan protests had followed the club’s involvement in the European Super League (ESL) project.

Arsenal were one of six English Premier League (EPL) clubs to sign up for a breakaway European competition last month before quickly withdrawing from the process less than 48 hours later.

Thousands of fans protested outside the Emirates Stadium before their 1-0 defeat to Everton on April 23 when Ek registered interest in buying the Gunners.

Kroenke, who owns the club through his Kroenke Sports and Entertainment business, has stressed that he has no interest in selling.

But Spotify founder Daniel Ek moved forward with his plans and reportedly had the backing of Arsenal legends Dennis Bergkamp, Patrick Vieira and Thierry Henry in a potential take-over.

The 38-year-old Tech mogul has said he has made an offer to the Kroenke family over buying Arsenal, which son and director Josh is believed to have turned down.

In a statement posted on Twitter, Ek said: “Inaccurate reports emerged today saying I have not made a bid for Arsenal Football Club.

“I think it’s important to correct the record – this week an offer was made to both Josh Kroenke and their bankers that included fan ownership, representation at the board and a golden share for the supporters.

“They said that they don’t need the money. I respect their decision but remain interested and available should that situation ever change.”
https://www.peterokereke.com/arsenal-owner-reportedly-rejects-offer-from-spotify-founder-to-buy-the-club/

Who will want to buy such a useless club

buying a football club isnt dt easy...they are alot of deep rooted football politics dt needs to be understand firstly..
make dm no go sell arsenal to d wrong hands n them worst pass like dis n start to de battle relegation each season, abeg some die hard gunners fan like my uncle go jus de get weekly high bp, still no know whether arsenal dey pay dt man codedly because of all the passion n determination him take de fan them..

okay