Chelsea £4bn Sale: Why Chelsea is a good alternative for Dangote after Arsenal delayed purchase

Nigerian Billionaire Aliko Dangote has not hidden his desire to purchase Arsenal in previous occasions as he would want to own the highest stake at the club.

His move to buy the club has come in multiple times but has not been able to go through. However, he has an opportunity to own a club in London where Arsenal is, as Chelsea’s owner, Roman Abrahamovic is willing to sell the Chelsea club for £4bn pounds following the sanctions he has received by the UK authorities, after he was allegedly linked with President Vladimir Putin and the on going Russia invasion against Ukraine.

In 2021, Aliko Dangote had received a yearly boost in his overall worth by $2.3bn and an overall $20.3 billion dollars which is more than enough to purchase the Blues club per adventure the billionaire is interested in the club.

The billionaire was once observed saying in 2020 that his team will go for the Arsenal purchase and if someone else buys the club, they will still go for the club. Meaning that he his key to purchasing the North London club.

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Although, the billionaire has loved the idea of purchasing Arsenal multiple times, Chelsea might seem a very very good alternative to Arsenal.

The Club is in its glorious season after winning the UEFA Champions League final last season and winning the club world cup, the club might be viable and a good investment for the Nigerian.

Also, just like Arsenal or maybe even better, Chelsea seem to have more fans in Nigeria than Arsenal. The likes of Celestine Babayaro, John Obi Mikel, Victor Moses have played for the club, showing that Nigerians have affection for the Blues.

The purchase of Chelsea from the Billionaire will be good news for Nigerian Chelsea supporters but it is subject to Aliko Dangote to choose.