Is the rumoured sale of Chelsea FC an opportunity for Saudi investors?

Rumour has it Chelsea FC of the English Premier League – the most lucrative domestic league on the planet – is for sale.

By leveraging the Emirates logo, the earning potential and global stature of English football has proved a successful investment for Manchester City’s UAE-based owner, Sheikh Mansour.

Based in the heart of West London, Chelsea boasts an annual turnover of $464m and vast influence on world football due to its immense global fan base & high profile athletes. With Saudi’s Vision 2030 on the horizon, could the club prove a sound investment to project the Kingdom to a global audience?

– Pedro Wisden, Mojo PR