David Beckham says he supports a takeover of Manchester United, but has not been involved in a potential deal with Qatar.
Beckham said he has not been involved in a possible deal with Qatar to sell the Premier League club, despite some reports saying otherwise."At the moment, there's no stability," the longtime former midfielder for the Premier League club told CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" in an interview aired Thursday. "It's the right time for somebody to take over.
"At the moment there's been no discussion. I have had a long-standing relationship with Qatar because of my involvement with PSG … but there's been no discussion at the moment," Beckham said, referencing the French club Paris Saint-Germain, where he played at the end of his career around the time the Qatar Sports Investments group bought the team.
David Beckham of Manchester United '99 Legends warms up prior to the Manchester United '99 Legends v FC Bayern Legends match at Old Trafford on May 26, 2019 in Manchester, England. During the CNBC interview, Beckham also discussed his various other ventures, including his ongoing business partnership with Authentic Brands CEO Jamie Salter.
Manchester United is currently ranked 10th in the Premier League and sits at a record of four wins and four losses. Soccer club Inter Miami, of which Beckham is part owner, signed a landmark deal with soccer superstar Lionel Messi earlier this year. Managing owner Jorge Mas
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