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Zamparini: I've found an Arab investor who will deliver the title to Palermo
According to the Rosanero supremo, a wealthy businessman, Ahmed Al Zubeidi, is willing to pump €5 billion into the Sicilian outfit over the next five years in chase of glory
05-Feb-2012 6:09:19 PM
By Mark Doyle
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Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini claims to have found a potential investor who believes that the club can win the Serie A title inside three years.
According to the Rosanero supremo, an Arab businessman, Ahmed Al Zubeidi, is willing to pump €5 billion into the Sicilian outfit over the next five years.
"I have already found an investor," Zamparini told La Gazzetta dello Sport. "In mid-March we will present a three- to five-year project, with the aim to deliver the Scudetto to Palermo inside three years.
"It's a hope. The Arabs have money, but have zero visibility and football provides so much visibility.
According to Al Zubeidi, he will invest an initial "100 to 200 million euros" which will, in part, fund the construction of a new stadium.
Palermo are currently eighth in the Italian league standings, 16 points off the top under the stewardship of coach Bortolo Mutti.
According to the Rosanero supremo, an Arab businessman, Ahmed Al Zubeidi, is willing to pump €5 billion into the Sicilian outfit over the next five years.
"I have already found an investor," Zamparini told La Gazzetta dello Sport. "In mid-March we will present a three- to five-year project, with the aim to deliver the Scudetto to Palermo inside three years.
"It's a hope. The Arabs have money, but have zero visibility and football provides so much visibility.
According to Al Zubeidi, he will invest an initial "100 to 200 million euros" which will, in part, fund the construction of a new stadium.
Palermo are currently eighth in the Italian league standings, 16 points off the top under the stewardship of coach Bortolo Mutti.
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