Private Equity

Arsene Wenger flags concerns over private equity’s multi-club football spree

Former Arsenal FC manager said local fans in Strasbourg are ‘frustrated’ after private equity takeover of football club

 Arsene Wenger spoke to delegates at SuperReturn, the private equity industry conference in Berlin
Arsene Wenger spoke to delegates at SuperReturn, the private equity industry conference in Berlin Photo: Tom Dulat/Getty Images

Private equity’s bet on multi-club football ownership is frustrating fans and causing potential conflicts of interest, former Arsenal FC manager Arsene Wenger has warned.

The football veteran has voiced concerns over multi-club ownership, an increasingly popular business model among investors who are buying multiple teams across several countries to diversify their risk and spread young talent across a network. 

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