“When we get this refinery on track, I will have enough time and enough resources to pay what they are asking for,” he said. Africa's Richest Man Aliko Dangote to Buy Arsenal Football Club in 2021 He studied business at Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt, and started his own company in 1977. When asked about moves by Dangote and Senator Orji Kalu’s move to buy Arsenal, the comedian said, “Yes, Dangote can afford to buy Arsenal or any other club after his refinery project. We are waiting for you. Arsenal will be the subject of offers from Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote next year after he revealed his plans had changed from buying the Gunners this year. Some Arsenal fans have called on Nigerian billionaire, Aliko Dangote to finally come to their rescue by buying their team. I’ve run a very successful business and I think I can also run a very successful team. Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, plans to buy London-based Arsenal soccer team within four years. Dangote, who is the richest man in Africa, has made no secret in the past of his desire to buy out Stan Kroenke at Arsenal and become the owner at the Emirates Stadium. He said: "It is a team that yes I would like to buy some day, but what I keep saying is we have $20billion worth of projects and that's what I really want to concentrate on. "At the moment we are a little bit off track. Dangote’s long-time ambition of acquiring Arsenal hit a snag after the club’s director, Josh Kroenke, the son of Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke, revealed they had no plans to sell the club. Last year Dangote put the purchase of the Premier League giant on his 2021 wish list. Something went wrong, please try again later. But the hype is definitely nothing new and the issue has come up time and again without the chatter ever yielding anything of substance. Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote has said he will attempt to purchase Arsenal in 2021. Dangote, who is … In an interview with Bloomberg, Dangote explained that he would look into buying Arsenal once construction had been completed on his oil refinery, which is set to become operational this year. At that time, his wealth was also reported to have dropped by $4.4bn in a year, mainly as a result of a depreciation in the Nigerian currency. But it’s been 10 years of talk and no action so far. “We’ll be in a position to give them the right offer. And Gunners owner Stan Kroenke may be open to selling the club for £2billion. But we are catching up, and I'm sure we’ll be able to deliver it by the last quarter of 2017.". Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, is an Arsenal supporter and he has previously spoken about wanting to purchase the club from current owner Stan Kroenke. Someone will give them an offer that will make them seriously consider walking away. The publication further revealed that Dangote is … In 2016, Dangote once more spoke about his interest in Arsenal but said he didn’t have the resources both for a takeover and to continue with other projects he valued at more than $20bn. Right now, with what we’re facing, over $20 billion of projects, I cannot do both,” he said. 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 assessment (Part 2, Drive) 3 Dangote was quoted saying on his possible takeover at the north London. “I don’t want to go after Arsenal until I deliver the refinery. Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, who … Amazon’s Alexa now helps customers discover COVID-19 vaccines. Interestingly, Dangote has previously spoken about becoming Arsenal's owner on multiple occasions. For more from Jamie Spencer, follow him on Twitter and Facebook! Arsenal Fans Want Dangote To Buy Amid European Super League Crisis Dangote's £2 billion Arsenal takeover appeared to have received a boost recently as Stan Kroenke, current owner, is fast losing his popularity among fans, a development worsened by his decision to join the ESL. If that huge refinery starts bringing in the money as he hopes, Dangote might at last have the extra financial clout he has been waiting for. Dangote has a net worth of more than £8.5 billion ($11 billion) and has been heavily linked with a takeover at Arsenal in the past, with the club currently owned by Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. “I’m not buying Arsenal right now, I’m buying Arsenal when I finish all these projects because I’m trying to take the company to the next level,” he added. ARSENAL fans are desperate for Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote to buy the club following Stan Kroenke’s involvement in the disastrous European Super League. Dangote is known to have been interested in buying Arsenal since at least 2011, now 10 long years ago, when Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith was in the process of selling her 15.9% stake. Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has severally hinted he could buy Arsenal in 2021, if a number of multi-billion dollar projects for his company are completed on time. I'm not buying Arsenal right now, I'm buying Arsenal when I finish all these projects, because I'm trying to take the company to the next level.". Then I'll focus on this.". The Gunners have suffered under the ownership of Stan Kroenke, who doesn’t seem to be interested in anything other than making money. Dangote’s $17.8bn, however, just keeps growing. The latest rumours about Dangote trying to buy out current owner Stan Kroenke, an extremely unpopular figure with fans, have been sparked by reports that a major oil and gas refinery he owns on the outskirts of Lagos will finally be operational at some point in ‘early 2021’ - a projection made last summer. Back in 2015, Dangote spoke about his attempt to purchase Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith's stake in the club, which she sold to Kroenke in 2011. Mr Dangote, please buy Arsenal and help us get back to where we belong! They will not hold ­Arsenal forever. 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We backtracked, because we were very busy doing other things, especially our industrialisation,” Dangote said, looking back on the 2011 race. 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Dangote Urged To Buy Arsenal By Fans Over... Two Cases of COVID-19 ‘Vaccine Breakthrough’ Infection Confirmed... Revolut is increasing into India. So perhaps don’t hold your breath, Arsenal fans…. But like what I keep … He has also turned his attention to oil, with the Dangote refinery expected to be one of the largest oil refineries in the world once construction is complete. Dangote said he couldn’t buy Arsenal last decade because he was focusing on his $20 billion projects but with the project scheduled for completion soon, he would buying Arsenal in 2021. In June 2015 , Dangote admitted he was interested in buying Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith’s 15.9% stake in 2011, which were eventually purchased by Stan Kroenke Nigerian billionaire and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote’s bid to takeover Arsenal appears to be a mirage as Spotify founder, Daniel Ek, is preparing a bid to buy Arsenal, according to reports. The Nigerian boasts a net worth of more than £8.5billion. Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote has sensationally hinted he may buy Arsenal in 2021 after the completion of his other multi-billion dollar projects. Amid The Africa Report, his … Dangote is known to have been interested in buying Arsenal since at least 2011, now 10 long years ago, when Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith was in the process of selling her 15.9% stake. "I'm trying to finish building the company and then after we finish, maybe some time in 2021 we can. The issue is that we have more challenging headwinds. Right now, with what we’re facing, over $20billion of projects, I cannot do both. In June2015, Dangote admitted he was interested in buying Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith’s 15.9 per cent stake in 2011, which were eventually purchased by Kroenke. ARSENAL fans are desperate for Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote to buy the club following Stan Kroenke’s involvement in the disastrous European Super League. When Aliko Dangote can start £2billion Arsenal takeover talks as Stan Kroenke is told to sell Billionaire Aliko Dangote has spoken on numerous occasions about his desire to buy out the Gunners' American owner, Stan Kroenke, at the Emirates Stadium Despite the Kroenke family stating clearly that they are not interested in selling the club, fans have continued to call for a change of ownership. The vast majority of his fortune comes from his cement business, with Dangote Cement producing 45.6m metric tons of the stuff each year. Once I deliver, I will go after Arsenal,” he explained in an interview with Bloomberg. Arsenal fans took to social media to air their displeasure and beckoned on Nigeria’s richest man, Aliko Dangote to buy the club. “It’s not about buying Arsenal and just continuing with business as usual. ARSENAL fans could finally be about to see their beloved club sold by detested owner Stan Kroenke in the near future. “There were a couple of us who were rushing to buy, and we thought with the prices then, the people who were interested in selling were trying to go for a kill. Meet Aliko Dangote - Nigerian billionaire who has said he wants to buy Arsenal Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, is an Arsenal supporter and he … As of January 2020, Dangote had pushed back his ambitions by another year, insisting on Bloomberg’s David Rubenstein Show that he was still too busy with other things to consider buying Arsenal and earmarked 2021 as a time when he might be able to. The richest man in Africa also revealed his plans to buy the Gunners. “We will go after Arsenal from 2020, even if somebody buys, we will still go after it,” he declared. I need to get those out the way first and start having tailwinds. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. The 62-year-old founded the Dangote Group – the largest conglomerate in West Africa – and he’s thought to have a net worth of more than $11 billion. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has disclosed his new plans of taking over the ownership of Arsenal Football Club from Stan Kroenke. The 62-year-old Dangote is the 96th richest man in the world according to Forbes, who made him number one on the African continent on the list, and wants to buy a Premier League club. Kroenke wound up buying the Bracewell-Smith shares, as well as those from Danny Fiszman to take his stake to 67%. “I’m trying to … Thank you — S.Ali.Mousavi.I (@SAliMousaviI) April 21, 2021. He then reiterated his desire to purchase Arsenal in 2017, saying: "I don't want to go after Arsenal until I deliver the refinery. Dangote is known to have been interested in buying Arsenal since at least 2011, now 10 long years ago, when Lady Nina Bracewell-Smith was in the process of selling her 15.9% stake. He has invested in numerous industries and his ‘Dangote Group’ operates in large parts of west Africa. This content could not be loaded. The prospect of Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote launching a bid to takeover Arsenal appears to be edging ever closer. That is the refinery is now supposed to be operational by ‘early 2021’ and has been in the pipelines since 2013. The Gunners put out a statement last night apologising for signing up to Florentino Perez’s controversial brainchild following a huge backlash from the greater footballing world. “I'm trying to finish building the company and then after we finish, maybe some time in 2021 we can. It’s about buying Arsenal and turning it around. Once I deliver, I will go after Arsenal. I'm not buying Arsenal right now, I'm buying Arsenal when I finish all these projects, because I'm trying to take the company to the next level.”, Now that 2021 is here, will it be any different this time? Billionaire Ek, 38, announced he would be ready to purchase Arsenal, his beloved Gunners. Dangote started his own business at the age of 21, launching the Dangote Group after he received a loan from his uncle. Dangote was born into an extremely wealthy Nigerian family in the late 1950s. “There’s a team I will like to buy someday. Speaking in 2018, Dangote put a two-year time-frame on his planned Arsenal takeover, insisting that 2020 would be the year it takes off. Following Arsenal's involvement in the failed European Super League, calls for the club's owner Stan Kroenke to sell have intensified, with fans calling for Dangote to purchase the club. A year later, Dangote once again pinned his dreams of buying Arsenal on the refinery's progress. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Rudy Giuliani’s apartment searched as part of Ukraine investigation – report. He has long been hoping it will significantly increase his bank balance for a takeover. Aliko Dangote has said he would like to buy Arsenal from Stan Kroenke in 2021. football.london - Tashan Deniran-Alleyne • 1d. Earlier this year, Forbes estimated that Dangote was worth $12.1 billion (£8.7 billion), an increase of $2 billion (£1.4 billion) from last year. Dangote had in January 2020 revealed plans to buy Arsenal after completing his refinery. That time has now come, which has prompted speculation the Dangote could soon be preparing his long overdue offer to buy Arsenal. "There's no doubt [I'll buy Arsenal], it's not a problem of money. In 2016, Dangote added: "It's not about buying Arsenal and just continuing with business as usua. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Dangote said in 2015 that he had wanted to buy up those shares in 2011. Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, commonly referred to as Africa’s richest man, has once more been linked with an attempted Arsenal takeover, something he has seemingly been trying to do for a decade already – since at least 2011. The Gunners put out a statement last night apologising for signing up to Florentino Perez’s controversial brainchild following a huge backlash from the greater footballing world. The business initially traded in imported commodities like rice and vegetable oil but he soon diversified into infrastructure, oil and gas and consumer goods. “It is a team that, yes, I would like to buy some day, but what I keep saying is we have $20bn worth of projects and that's what I really want to concentrate on. He said: "There were a couple of us who were rushing to buy, and we thought with the prices then, the people who were interested in selling were trying to go for a kill. The 64-year-old has been dubbed Africa's richest man and he is a passionate Arsenal supporter. As of February 2021, Forbes estimates Dangote to be worth $11.5bn. We didn't really realise that we were going to need almost 70 million cubic meters of sand. When we get this refinery on track, I will have enough time and enough resources to pay what they are asking for.". "I've run a very successful business and I think I can also run a very successful team. "We backtracked, because we were very busy doing other things, especially our industrialisation. I … Those comments were made in 2015 and, at the same time, Dangote expressed hope that his refinery would provide the capital needed. And when we finish the refinery, I think we will be in a position to do that.”. 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