Newcastle United’s failed takeover by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund leaves Sheikh Mansour as the richest owner in the Premier League.
Mansour has transformed City’s fortunes since acquiring the club, but how does his wealth compare to the rest of the top flight? We take a closer look.
1. Manchester City – Sheikh Mansour – £23.3bn
Mansour is the deputy prime minister of the United Arab Emirates and also owns the Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corporation.
He completed a takeover of City in 2008 and his huge investment has helped the club win four Premier League titles.