Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad bin Jaber Al Thani became the second bidder to publicly confirm his interest in buying Manchester United.
The Qatari banker confirmed to buy 100 per cent of the Red Devils before the 22h00 deadline on Friday night.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe had already publicly declared his interest buying the Old Trafford in January.
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Al Thani says he wants to get United back to their glory days and aims to get rid of the club's debt.
Statement:
"Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani today confirmed his submission of a bid for 100 per cent of Manchester United Football Club.
"The bid plans to return the Club to its former glories both on and off the pitch, and – above all – will seek to place the fans at the heart of Manchester United Football Club once more."
"The bid will be completely debt free via Sheikh Jassim's Nine Two Foundation, which will look to invest in the football teams, the training centre, the stadium and wider infrastructure, the fan experience and the communities the Club supports.
"The vision of the bid is for Manchester United Football Club to be renowned for footballing excellence, and regarded as the greatest football club in the world."
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