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Ryan Dabbs

Manchester United bidder withdraws from takeover process, calling it a 'farce'

Manchester United players celebrate after Anthony Martial scored the team's second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton at Old Trafford on April 8, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Finnish entrepreneur Thomas Zilliacus has pulled out of the process to become the next Manchester United owner, labelling it a "farce" after it emerged both Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim will participate in the third round of bidding. 

Zilliacus criticised the Glazers and the Raine Group, the merchant bank exclusively advising Manchester United in the sale of the club, for failing to provide him with the necessary information needed to progress with any potential bid. 

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