Roma: Rumors that the Friedkin family wants to sell the team to the Saudis

Information from the Italian capital claims that its owners Rome are negotiating the possible sale of the club to investors in Saudi Arabia.

Repubblica reports that a meeting attended by the head of the Giallorossi’s legal department took place in the Saudi capital of Riyadh on Tuesday. With the family Friedkin be willing to sell the club’s shares at an appropriate price.

In fact, those interested in buying it from Saudi Arabia Rome it seems that there are two: The State Public Investment Fund (which has also entered Newcastle) and the private investor, Turkish Alasikwho is a royal advisor and chairman of the General Entertainment Authority.

The publication takes the whole matter even further, stating that the Friedkin they hope to enter into a partnership with one of the two Saudi Arabian groups. They even want to maintain control over it Romebut both PIF and Alasik wanted 100% of the club’s shares, preparing bids of around €900m plus another €300m linked to the construction of the new stadium.

Things are still in their early stages, but developments are expected in the coming months.

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