15/11/2024
I've made £10bn since leaving Arsenal - I won't rule out Gunners takeover!
Mathieu Flamini became a fan favourite at Arsenal during his two spells at the club and the midfielder has not ruled out the possibility of buying the Gunners one day.
Former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini, now a billionaire, has previously hinted at the possibility of owning the Gunners in the future.
Fast forward 14 years, he now owns a 60% share in the company and serves as its CEO. As per Forbes, this venture has boosted his net worth to £10 billion, sufficient to purchase any Premier League club, including Arsenal.
"We founded GF Biochemicals with the ambition of finding sustainable alternatives to oil-based products," Flamini previously said of his business venture. The company is all about creating eco-friendly alternatives to the potentially harmful petrochemicals found in everyday items such as plastic, rubber and even bath gel.
While his business success may well have earned him enough money to launch a takeover bid should he wish to, current Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke has rebuffed all previous attempts to acquire the club.
But when quizzed about the prospect of buying Arsenal in a chat with The Athletic, Flamini stated: "Football is the No.1 sport, it is driving so much attention, the hot issues of this world should also be on the agenda of the governing bodies.
"It's a world that I belong to. If there is the right opportunity at the right time and the right discussion, if I meet people who have the same vision and mindset and desire to use football for a purpose, I would love to.
Notice: Mathieu didn't make a lot from football as he played for Arsenal and Milan plus other teams, however, he invested his money well and is now a billionaire. Unlike Messi and Ronaldo who make hundreds of millions each and yet aren't billionaires.
