Elon Musk stated in a tweet on August 17, 2022, that he is buying Manchester United. However, the joke became headline news as the statement was taken seriously by many. It even gave birth to a fake Manchester United fan token that surged by 3,000%.
However, in a later tweet reply, he confirmed that it is a long-running joke on Twitter and that he is not buying any sports teams. Perhaps, according to the latest report from the Daily Mail, the billionaire is reportedly monitoring the acquisition and looking into the opportunity. The details were revealed by the source who is aware of Musk’s interests.
Elon Musk was also pictured at the Super Bowl game
The Tesla CEO was also present at yesterday’s Super Bowl game, which in turn raised suspicion about his interest in making the £4.5 billion acquisition. With the bidding to be closed on Friday, several parties from Saudi Arabia are also interested in the deal.
However, the bid from Saudi Arabian individuals is also expected to be on the higher side. Five serious bidders are expected to bid for the team.
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With Elon Musk holding the wealth and title of one of the wealthiest men in the world, the probability of Musk eyeing the acquisition can’t be neglected.