Idan Ofer Denies Interest in Buying Maccabi Haifa Soccer Club
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Businessman Idan Ofer has rejected an offer to buy the Maccabi Haifa soccer club, despite being approached by associates. Current owner Yaakov Shahar is seeking a swift sale to an entity that can advance the team. Journalist Golan Hazani suggested the deal could be profitable for a buyer, citing Ofer's success with Atletico Madrid. Ofer's family confirmed they responded negatively to the inquiry.
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- Idan Ofer denied interest in purchasing the Maccabi Haifa soccer club.
- Maccabi Haifa owner Yaakov Shahar is seeking a new entity to advance the team.
- Associates approached Idan Ofer regarding a potential acquisition of the club.
- Ofer's family stated they responded negatively to the inquiry.
- Journalist Golan Hazani suggested the deal could be profitable for a buyer.
Israeli businessman Idan Ofer has denied interest in purchasing the Maccabi Haifa soccer club, following reports that he was approached about a potential deal. The club's current owner, Yaakov Shahar, announced Wednesday that he is seeking a new entity to advance the team. Journalist Golan Hazani of "Calcalist" reported that Ofer, who co-owns Atletico Madrid and owns Portugal's Pacos de Ferreira, was contacted. Hazani suggested that a deal could be lucrative for a buyer, citing Ofer's successful doubling of his investment in Atletico Madrid, whose valuation grew from 1 to 1.5 billion to 3 billion in one year. However, a response from Ofer's family stated, "Idan is not interested in buying Maccabi Haifa at all. It is true that associates approached us, but we responded negatively."
Shahar is reportedly looking for a quick sale, seeking a buyer who will commit immediately rather than take time to evaluate the club over several years. Hazani indicated that Shahar is not offering a lengthy decision period, but rather a "come and buy now" proposition.
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