TAMPA, Fla.— The Glazer family, which owns the Bucs, confirmed Tuesday that it would consider selling the Manchester United Football Club after 17 years.
In a statement on the Premier League team’s website, the embattled owners, who have faced huge opposition since they gained a majority stake in the English soccer club in 2005, said they are exploring outside funding that could pave the way for a potential buyout.
“As part of this process, the Board will consider all strategic alternatives, including new investment into the club, a sale or other transactions involving the Company. This will include an assessment of several initiatives to strengthen the club, including stadium and infrastructure redevelopment and expansion of the club’s commercial operations on a global scale, each in the context of enhancing the team’s long-term success of the club’s men’s, women’s and academy teams, and bringing benefits to fans and other stakeholders.”
