Today Newcastle United has become one of the richest clubs in the Premier League.
Effectively taken over by the Saudi Arabian state, the £300m deal is being welcomed by fans after Mike Ashley’s 14-year reign resulted in a lack of investment and success for the club.
The takeover has gone ahead despite concerns about Saudi Arabia’s human rights record, with the League satisfied its “Public Investment Fund” is separate from the government.
Here Sky News looks at who owns all 20 clubs in the Premier League – and how controversial they are with fans.
Chelsea – Roman Abramovich
Abramovich, 54, has an estimated net worth of $14.5bn (£10.66bn).
The Russian-Israeli businessman and former politician is the biggest philanthropist in recent Russian history, but has been branded an oligarch by his critics.
He bought Chelsea in 2003, which has seen the club win 18 major trophies since.
Abramovich is blamed by many for starting a trend of billionaires buying football clubs in a bid to win trophies.
He was heavily criticised for his involvement in the now-shelved European Super League.
Liverpool – John W Henry and Tom Werner
Liverpool players celebrate their Premier League win last year. Pic: AP
American businessmen Henry and Werner are part of the Fenway Sports Group, which also owns the Boston Red Sox.
They took over Liverpool at the end of 2010 from fellow Americans Tom Hicks and George N Gillett Jr.
Hicks and Gillett Jr had become hugely unpopular among fans, mainly for failing to build a new stadium, get rid of the club’s debt and accusations they mistreated senior staff.
The previous owners tried to sue, but the case was soon dropped.
Liverpool won their first league title in 20 years by winning the Premier League in 2019-20.
Manchester City – Mansour bin Zayed al Nahyan
Source : skynews
