The Qatari model in Paris is undoubtedly a success, if only in terms of means invested by the sovereign fund to achieve its ends. Inevitably, such a project can be emulated, and the Saudi rumor invites itself regularly behind the scenes of Ligue 1, mainly on the side of Marseille and Monaco. Without realization to date.
In fact, the United Arab Emirates could become the new major Middle Oriental player in the French elite with an approach of already made with a very specific club. 85% owned by the American investment fund Redbird Capital Partners since July 2020, Toulouse FC would be in talks with WGI – or World Gate Investment.
Based in Dubai, the Emirati fund is not necessarily specialized in sport but does not hide its interest in a TFC which is among the best managed Ligue 1 clubs if you stick to the accounting balance sheets. The violets indeed concluded the financial year 2023-2024 with a profit of 7 million euros-not a thin feat in view of the financial difficulties observed in the French championship.
“Interesting” conditions in Ligue 1 for the Emiratis
Of course, it is necessary to put into perspective for the time being; But the team this Sunday quotes an intermediary involved in the file – a relay which says it is optimistic about the outcome of the discussions carried out. “” We inquired. The conditions seem interesting to us. It's in our strings “, Breathe the latter, judging since he” could be new in the coming weeks ».
Redbird Capital Partners shines by his discretion since his arrival in Toulouse five years ago, leaving the reins to Damien Comolli. Since 2022 and its entry into the capital of AC Milan, the American fund, on the other hand, appears much more invested in the round ball. With more than 800 million euros already bet on the Rossoneri.
