Mr. Aliko Dangote told photojournalist that he
has purchased Arsenal
Dangote has put his his $30m mansion in
Abuja for sale to move to the UK
The billionaire wants to move abroad to be
able to watch Arsenal play games
The Nigerian did not give details of his
purchase of the London club
Dangote has called this place home for a
good twelve years, and he said he is selling
the property because he has just completed a
new piece of real estate in the United
Kingdom, where he is switching to after
putting ink to paper on a deal to purchase the
london based Arsenal Football Club. Mr.
Dangote is actually an avid soccer supporter,
contrary to many people’s expectations, and
he said he was looking forward to watching all
the Arsenal matches from the Emirates
Stadium after closing the deal. “I have to be
there! I have to be there.” He said, with a rare
smile on his face.
He added: “Television is an invention that
permits you to be entertained in your living room
by people you wouldn’t have in your home.
“I love watching television. I watch a lot of
business channels, such as Bloomberg TV, which
is my favourite and many others.
“I look forward to the day when Africa will have
quality media, which gives us good entertainment,
and insightful information into African business
trends and those from other parts of the world as
well. But yeah, welcome, this is my living room.”
So there you have it Arsenal fans, Aliko
Dangote has bought the club?
Do you think he will usher in an era of
trophies for the club?
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