The soap opera surrounding the sale of the Manchester United group should soon end. According to the Al-Watan daily newspaper, which is owned by the family of Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatar has reached an agreement to buy the Manchester club.

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An announcement will be made shortly.

Last week, the Glazer family, the owners of the Old Trafford group, were made a fifth offer of €5.8 billion as an ultimatum.

One billion euros will be added to this amount, which will be invested in accounts and infrastructure. Sheikh wants to control 100% of the club, unlike his rival Jim Ratcliffe.

The president of Ineos wanted to buy a controlling stake in Manchester United, leaving 20% ​​for the Glazer family, who hoped for 7 billion euros, News.ro reported.