Jay-Z and Jeff Bezos, two of probably the most profitable males in America, are fascinated with shopping for the Washington Commanders, in mild of proprietor Dan Snyder‘s curiosity in promoting the NFL group, sources inform TMZ Sports.
And, we’re informed a partnership between the lads is on the desk.
On Wednesday, the group issued a assertion asserting Snyder employed a significant financial institution to research a potential alternative to promote the group … however made it clear he hadn’t but made a remaining resolution.
Still, the transfer supplied hope to droves of Washington soccer followers … who after controversy after controversy and countless dropping have lengthy wished Snyder would promote.
We’re informed Jay, value an estimated $1.3 billion by Forbes, has expressed critical curiosity in buying the group … valued at $5.6 billion this summer season.
Despite the rap legend and businessman’s unbelievable fortune, we’re informed he’d search for a strategic accomplice.
Bezos, one of many world’s richest folks ($114 billion internet value), can also be within the group.
Bezos has ties to the world … he owns the Washington Post newspaper.
Amazon additionally owns Prime Video … which not too long ago inked a multi-year, multi-million greenback deal to broadcast Thursday Night Football.
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Jay-Z is in enterprise with the NFL … signing a partnership deal in 2019 which gave Hov energy over the halftime present, in addition to social justice initiatives.
He additionally beforehand owned an NBA group, the New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets … earlier than being pressured to promote when he opened his sports activities and advertising and marketing company, Roc Nation Sports, over a possible battle of curiosity.
Byron Allen and Robert Griffin III, amongst many extra, have additionally expressed curiosity within the group.
There’s no scarcity of suitors, however topping Bezos and Jay-Z can be a monumental job.
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