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“Qatari Sheikh’s £3.5bn Tottenham Takeover Could Be Imminent – Daniel Levy’s Bold Move Revealed!
In football’s financial ecosystem, it’s nearly impossible to operate without some connection—formal or informal—to Qatar, and Tottenham chairman and co-owner Daniel Levy is no exception.
After investing around £200bn to host the 2022 World Cup, many predicted that Qatar would lose interest in using football as a way to further establish themselves globally.
However, Qatar has done the opposite, continuing to heavily invest in all aspects of the sport, from advertising to media rights.
Qatar Airways, the country’s flagship airline, secured the principal sponsorship rights for last summer’s Euros in Germany and will remain UEFA’s biggest commercial partner through 2030.
If Tottenham makes a return to the Champions League anytime soon—though that currently seems unlikely—they’ll see Qatar Airways branding throughout the stadium, thanks to this deal.
The airline has also signed sponsorship agreements with Barcelona, Roma, and has been linked with deals involving Spurs’ Premier League rivals Chelsea and Everton.
Qatar’s involvement in the Premier League extends further through BeIN Sports, which paid £550m for the broadcasting rights for the competition in the Middle East and North Africa two years ago.
Meanwhile, Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) continues to fund Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and has a stake in Portuguese club Braga.
QSI’s president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, is also the head of the European Club Association and a key figure in UEFA’s leadership, making him one of the most influential figures in football finance.
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, who failed in his attempt to purchase Manchester United in 2023, has also been linked with a potential takeover of Spurs, although his primary focus remains on Manchester United.
Qatar faces competition from regional rival Saudi Arabia, which is pouring billions into the Saudi Pro League, Newcastle United, sponsorships, media rights, and international football ventures.
Now, with Daniel Levy seeking fresh investment for Spurs, the possibility of a Qatari state-backed bid raises the question of whether it could spark a new rivalry between the two Gulf nations in the Premier League.
In April of last year, Levy confirmed that Tottenham was looking for new capital but didn’t specify whether this would involve a full or partial takeover.
Since then, Levy has hinted that a partial takeover is more likely, though sources suggest that ENIC, the club’s owners, would entertain offers for a controlling stake if the price is right, valuing the club at around £3.5bn.
In 2023, it was widely reported that Qatar was exploring the idea of investing in a Premier League team, and Spurs were rumored to be on their radar.
During the same period, Levy met with Al-Khelaifi, although the club denied that the talks were related to investment.
These rumors continued, especially as Qatar Sports Investments reportedly grew disillusioned with their investment in PSG.
Under UEFA’s conflict of interest rules, if QSI were to invest in Spurs, they wouldn’t be able to compete in the same European competition with both clubs.
However, in late December, French media outlet L’Équipe reported that the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, would consider selling PSG at the right price. A full sale of PSG could open the door for investment in Spurs.
There have been mixed signals regarding PSG’s future, as the club recently renewed its £60m-a-year sponsorship deal with Qatar Airways until 2028, signaling continued commitment to their football project at the Parc des Princes.
Additionally, Amanda Staveley, who is reportedly interested in investing in Spurs
Amanda Staveleyhas significant connections in Qatar, particularly in the Middle East.
Staveley is known for her role in securing investment from Qatari individuals for a £500m football project, and she helped broker a major bailout deal between Barclays Bank and Qatar during the 2008 financial crisis.
