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Thomas Zilliacus, a reported bidder for Manchester United, and his ties with Singapore

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Jessie Lim

Jessie Lim

Published Tue, Mar 28, 2023 · 09:38 AM
    • Thomas Zilliacus is probably better known among Singapore investors as the former chairman of the suspended company YuuZoo Networks.
    • Thomas Zilliacus is probably better known among Singapore investors as the former chairman of the suspended company YuuZoo Networks. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG

    READERS of British newspapers have recently become acquainted with Thomas Zilliacus – reportedly among those bidding for English Premier League football club, Manchester United.

    Others said to be in the running for the £5 billion (S$8.2 billion) club are British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim Hamad Al Thani, the chairman of Qatar Islamic Bank.

    Currently, Manchester United is owned by the United States-based Glazer family.

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