Former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini, now a billionaire, has hinted at the possibility of owning the Gunners in the future.The Frenchman spent seven years at Arsenal in two separate spells. In 2010, while still an active footballer, Flamini demonstrated his business prowess by co-founding GFBiochemicals.One of the wildest but not very much known facts is that Mathieu Flamini is by far the richest former footballer in the world and that he could buy 5 Arsenals. https://t.co/no9SjUs778— Dejan (@DejanBdx) November 12, 2024 Some 14 years later, he now owns a 60% share in the company and serves as its CEO. As per Forbes, this venture has boosted his net worth to £10 billion, sufficient to purchase any Premier League club, including Arsenal.”We founded GF Biochemicals with the ambition of finding sustainable alternatives to oil-based products,” Flamini previously said of his business venture.When asked about the prospect of buying Arsenal in a chat with The Athletic, Flamini stated: “Football is the No.1 sport, it is driving so much attention, the hot issues of this world should also be on the agenda of the governing bodies.”It’s a world that I belong to. If there is the right opportunity at the right time and the right discussion, if I meet people who are the same vision and mindset and desire to use football for a purpose, I would love to.##NAJAVA_MECA_8495311##”Obviously, those clubs [Arsenal and Marseille] have a special place in my heart. I never forget where I come from. In life, you never know, but it’s all about the right opportunity. I’m a real believer in the right time, right place, right people. We’ll see what the future is made of.”I’m a believer. If you want something very much, the universe usually brings it to you. Let’s see what the universe will bring.”
