“I REGRET NOT BUYING ARSENAL!”
“At a time when the market value of Arsenal F.C. stood at nearly $5 billion, my good friend Arsène Wenger reached out to me. Because of my quiet support and little contributions to the club over the years, he told me the board greatly appreciated my affection for Arsenal and would welcome me as an owner if I was interested.
I travelled back to Kano to speak with my close associates about acquiring Arsenal as one of the proud investments of the Dangote Conglomerate. But many discouraged me, saying the club no longer won trophies and that emotions should never guide business.
Today, as Arsenal rise again, I smile with a touch of regret… perhaps some opportunities are greater than profit. I join millions of Arsenal fans around the world in celebrating this beautiful moment.”
-Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote shares life regret.