Nigeria billionaire and business mogul Aliko Dangote reveals the major reason why he couldn’t purchase English Premier League outfit Arsenal, npflupdates.com reports.
Dangote is a top fan of Arsenal Football Club, and at a time had the chance to pay to the tune of $2 Billion to own the London-based club.
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But for some business related circumstances and his scale of preference failed to acquire the former English Premier League winner.
Why Dangote Declined Buying Arsenal FC
“I regret I did not buy Arsenal before, I would have bought it for $2 Billion,” he told Bloomberg in an interview.
According to the richest Black Man, his money at that time was needed for the completion of his refinery.
Dangote is the first individual to own a private refinery in Nigeria; the refinery which cost a mouthwatering sum of around $20 Billion was inaugurated by former President Muhammadu Bubari.
“My money was needed to complete my project (the refinery) than by buying Arsenal.
“If I had bought the club, I would not have been able to finish my refinery.
“The best decision was to complete the refinery,” he said.
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“All the same, I remain the biggest fan of the club and watch them whenever they play.
“I will remain a major supporter of the club.”
