Qsi dreams bigger. Since 2011, the Qatari investment company has taken control of Paris Saint-Germain, to make it one of the best European clubs. If the residents of the Parc des Princes dominate on French soil, they have not yet won the Champions League which is so much dreaming of Nasser Al-Khelaïfi and its teams. It may be for 2025 since the training overseen by Luis Enrique is gaining momentum and impresses more and more. But the path is still long to lift the cup with large ears in Munich. QSI does not despair and continues to develop his project in the French capital. Despite rumors surrounding a possible sale of the Ile -de -France team, Qatar Sports Investments remains faithful to the position. This, even if 12.5 % of the club's shares were sold in 2022 to the American investment fund Arctos Sports Partners.
QSI wants to extend his empire
But that does not change the majority shareholder's plans up to 87.5%. In parallel, QSI extended its empire by grabbing 21.67 % of the Braga shares. Yesterday, Sky Sports News has revealed that the investment company now intends to conquer Spain. Indeed, QSI intends to buy Malaga, former historic resident of Liga who is in receivership and who is currently playing in hypermotion liga (D2). Information confirmed by The teamwhich speaks of advanced negotiations between QSI and the current shareholders of Malaga. A sum of 100 M € is also mentioned for this operation, which will probably not be the last for the Qatari company, which also looks on the side of Belgium. “QSI is currently studying a range of investment opportunities in Europe and America”said a spokesperson for the group to our colleagues.
But since yesterday, all eyes have been on Malaga and Spain. The potential arrival of QSI is a lot talking about the other side of the Pyrenees. AS Written on this subject: “The Spanish club, now in the second division, is favored by QSI to make a significant investment. Currently, the Malaga-based club belongs to the Spanish hotel and real estate group BlueBay (49%) and the Qatari businessman Abdullah Al-Thani, which could greatly facilitate negotiations with one of the largest investment groups in the Qatari emirate. According to the sources consulted, the reasons which motivated QSI's approach to acquire Malaga are diverse. Among them, his great history (club founded in 1904) and the potential of the club, in addition to the redevelopment projects of the stadium and the fact that it will also be one of the places of the 2030 World Cup, which will be welcomed by Spain, Morocco and Portugal. The club also opened a new training center in 2023. It is one of the most important cities in Spain, the sixth largest and one of the most popular for tourism. In 2013, the club reached the quarter -finals of the Champions League and its history corresponds to that of everyone. ”
The Spanish press reacts to the possible acquisition of Malaga
For his part, Marca wrote: “Malaga is currently under judicial administration, which has always made any purchase operation difficult, in particular by QSI, chaired by Nasser Al-Khelaifi, which recently started its expansion policy, by purchasing a participation of 21.67% in the Portuguese club Braga. (…) QSI has been studying the acquisition of Malaga for some time because it considers that it is a more than attractive project. First of all, due to the big football history of the club and its potential, projects to renovate its stadium and the fact that it will be one of the places of the 2030 World Cup. As part of the club's investment policy in young talents, it also has one of the best academies of young players in Spain, not to mention the new training center inaugurated in 2023. is a city with a single club and the sixth largest and one of the most touristy cities in Spain. Marca contacted sources close to QSI, who refused to go into details but admitted that there are currently investment opportunities, but have refused to comment more. ”
For Mundo DeportivoQSI's interest does not date from yesterday. “Nasser Al Khelaïfi, president of PSG, had already admitted two years ago during the Marca Sport Weekend that Malaga was a club with an interesting situation and great potential:” It is a fantastic club and now they are in a difficult situation. If there is a opportunity, why not? We are still looking for clubs with great potential and Malaga is one of them. ” (…) QSI is not the only one interested, since in February, it was reported that the former NBA player, José Manuel Calderón, planned to join the Malaga team management team through an American fund. ” But it is QSI which is today in pole to buy the club, where the supporters are very reassembled against the current direction as reminded by the Cadena Ser.
A news that makes a big splash
“The owner of Malaga is persona non grata for fans. Upon his arrival at the club, he did only good at the club in the early years, but since the relegation of the first division, the project has failed. They were relegated to D3, abandoning professional football and creating an irreparable schism with the supporters of Malaga. After weeks of silence, Abdullah Al-Thani curiously broke the silence last night. On social networks, he said, “They thought no one would speak. They thought he was buried. This is not the case. It starts now”, reflecting the text allegedly written by the Sheikh. Even if it has not been officially announced, QSI's interest is a reality, and sooner or later they could be in the offices of the Fútbol Málaga Club. ””
Even if Nasser Al-Khelaïfi and PSG have not always been spared in Spain, in particular by the president of La Liga Javier Tebas, an arrival of QSI would be excellent news according to Andrés Onrubia, journalist for the Iberian media AS. “Well, they have been interested in months. I think this would be good news because the team is very indebted and undergoes legal restructuring. In Spain, they are afraid because the current owner is Al-Thani and he left an incredible debt. ” Same bell from Juan Carlos Navarro, journalist for Fichajes.net. “I think that could be the salvation of Malaga, which has been under judicial administration for five years and which has many sporting problems. It is also an important club because it has a solid academy and Malaga is one of the largest cities in Spain. In Malaga, if you are ready to really invest, they will certainly welcome you. ” Seeing what QSI has done from PSG, Malaga and its supporters should be reassured in the event of the arrival of the Qatari investment company.
