Rangers Ibrox Paraag Marathe (7)
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Pranav Shahaney
Wed 26 March 2025 10:17, UK
San Francisco 49ers are on the verge of buying Rangers as takeover talks have been ongoing for months.
The NFL giants are keen on a majority stake in the club, with a number of shareholders understood to be on board to sell their stake in the club.
The deal is expected to go through in the coming weeks, in time for the summer transfer window and the 2025-26 season.
Paraag Marathe
Paraag Marathe wants to buy Rangers. (Credit: Imago)
Les Allan has issued a “groundbreaking” verdict on the Rangers takeover
The recent takeover developments signal an exciting era for Rangers and Scottish football as a whole.
With new investors bringing a high degree of professionalism and top-tier commercial acumen, Gers fans can anticipate a significant uplift in the club’s commercial profile.
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This isn’t just about financial backing but also about leveraging serious sporting assets with the kind of expertise that competes at the highest levels of global sports management.
Shareholder Stake
Dave King 12.96%
Douglas Park 11.54%
George Taylor 10.22%
Stuart Gibson 9.53%
Julian Wolhardt 9.53%
John Halsted 9.53%
John Bennett 7.11%
Shareholders who have agreed to sell all or part of their stake in Rangers.
Les Allan, an investment banker involved with the takeover deal, told The Warm Up at 0:59: “The deal is, I think, a groundbreaking one, if it happens for Scottish football. (I have) decades worth of relationships on both sides of the transaction and we did some work with Andrew Cavenagh, looking for a club for Andrew. He was very detailed in what he was looking for.”
The involvement of investors who see value and enjoyment in the game suggests a commitment to elevating Rangers’ stature, both on and off the pitch.
This could translate into better facilities, stronger player recruitment, and enhanced global branding, making the club a more formidable force in European competitions.
SPFL can benefit massively from the San Francisco 49ers deal
Beyond Gers, the ripple effects on Scottish football are promising.
The influx of such high-profile investment could draw the attention of other American or international sports owners, much like the English Premier League’s transformation over the years.
As Rangers climb the commercial ladder, the increased visibility and revenue could pressure rivals like Celtic to up their game, fostering a more competitive domestic league.
This heightened profile might also attract better talent to Scotland, boost broadcast deals and improve infrastructure across the board.
For fans, it’s a chance to see Scottish football shed its underdog status and step into a bigger spotlight, potentially reversing years of stagnation.
While challenges remain, the takeover offers a rare opportunity to redefine the Ibrox outfit’s future and catalyse a broader renaissance in Scottish football, putting it firmly on the map for investors and enthusiasts alike.
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