Michael Strahan and Eli Manning banded collectively to tug off one of many best upsets in NFL historical past throughout their enjoying profession, nevertheless it appears like the 2 former New York Giants stars are actually on reverse groups.
Based on a report from Sportico, Strahan is planning to group up with billionaire Marc Lasry to submit a bid for a minority stake within the Giants. Giants homeowners John Mara and Steve Tisch intention to promote roughly 10% of the group, and Strahan is inquisitive about becoming a member of the possession group.
So does Manning.
Final week, Bloomberg reported that Manning needs to submit a bid to change into a part-owner of the Giants and has spoken with particular person buyers, together with some former NFL gamers. The 2-time Tremendous Bowl champion quarterback is alleged to have had “preliminary conversations” about becoming a member of Strahan’s funding group. Nonetheless, it appears like Manning and Strahan may as a substitute compete to submit the successful bid.
Manning and Strahan have been the 2007 Giants teammates who spoiled the New England Patriots’ excellent season.
The Giants are estimated to be value round $8 billion, which implies a ten% stake would price round $800 million. We all know one different high-profile sports activities determine who needs to become involved.
Whereas each Manning and Strahan are very rich, neither has the cash it will take to make an $800 million bid until they hooked up themselves to different buyers. As of now, they don’t appear inquisitive about linking up, although that would change in some unspecified time in the future.
