Tottenham Hotspur ‘not for sale’ as owner rejects buyout interest
Tottenham Hotspur Board, the owner of the North London Football Club two interest in the statement “definitely rejected” and this is not “for sale,” he said.
Announcement Late on Sunday, the executive chairman Daniel Levy suddenly departed last week, triggered speculation that a transfer proposal could be close.
Mr. Levy was the longest serving president of the Premier League, and it is estimated that he won 50 million pounds ($ 67.5 million) in almost a quarter of a century.
But it was also the target of regular protests of Spurs fans, especially last season.
The statement, Enic Sports & Developments Holdings Ltd, rejected two separate preliminary expressions in the club.
One of the former Newcastle United shareholder Amanda Staveley was from PCP International Finance Limited and the other from Dr Roger Kennedy and Wing-Fai NG from Firehawk Holdings Limited.
“He confirmed that Tottenham Hotspur, the Board of the club and the Enic, is not for sale and that there was no intention of accepting such an offer to get Enic’s interest in the club.” He said.
Enic has almost 87% shares in Tottenham Hotspur.
British businessman Joe Lewis and his family have the majority of Enic, while about 30% are held by Mr. Levy and his family.
In a statement last weekSpurs, Mr. Levy’s output “is part of the passion of the club to provide long -term sports success,” he said.
At the same time, Mr. Levy said, “I am incredibly proud of the job with the administrator team and all our employees. We have turned this club into a global heavyweight competing at the highest level.”
“I would like to thank all the fans who supported me for years. It was not always an easy journey, but a significant progress has been made. I will continue to support this club with passion.”
