52. Paul’s Two Cents: Buying a PL Club? Trophy Asset or Growth Play?

This week’s What The Footie Podcast is all about buying a Premier League Club and valuations.  With the news that Chelsea is for sale for £3bn, I delve into where the growth opportunities lie and where the American bidders see untapped potential. Forbes recently valued Chelsea at $3.2bn, making them the 25th most valuable sports team and way behind several US franchises.  I delve into why US franchises are so valuable and why their owners have an appetite for English football. For further insight into this topic and the sub-topics mentioned check out previous episodes with with Anna Mitchell, Simon Gubisch, Laurie Pinto, Daniel Beckley , Steve Madincea and Kieran Maguire. What The Footie is the football and business podcast that goes behind the scenes.