UFC legend Conor McGregor said he will do “great things” with Manchester United if he bought the club.
The Premier League club is owned by the American Glazer family, against whom fans have protested since its purchase in 2005. Protests have intensified in recent weeks after the announcement of the failed European Super League.
The Super League was announced on April 19, sparking widespread anger across the soccer world. On April 20, McGregor tweeted: “Hey guys, I’m thinking of buying Manchester United! How about that?”
A fan asked McGregor on Twitter if he still intended to buy the club.
“A conversation came up about Celtic first, to be honest. About acquiring shares in Dermot Desmond,” he replied.
“I’m certainly interested in acquiring a sports team at some point! Both Celtic and Man United are teams that I definitely like. But I’m open. I feel like I can do great things for a club.”
However, any takeover bid for McGregor would require additional financing. The Independent estimates that his net worth ranges from 120/180 million pounds to 300 million dollars. Forbes values United at £ 3 billion.
United fans have voiced strong opposition to their owners in recent weeks, including breaking into the Carrington club’s training ground, invading the pitch at Old Trafford and forcing their game against Liverpool to be postponed, as well as boycotting to club sponsors.
United owner Joel Glazer issued a statement in the immediate aftermath of the Super League debacle in April to apologize to fans and followed up with another open letter on May 7 saying he “cares deeply” for the club.
“I want to assure you that my family and I care deeply for Manchester United and have a deep sense of responsibility to protect and enhance their strength in the long term, while respecting their values and traditions,” the letter issued on Friday read.
“Our top priority is, and always will be, competing for the biggest trophies, playing entertaining soccer with a team made up of high-quality recruits and some of the best local talent in the world. Bass Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer], we feel we are absolutely on the right track. “
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