Malaysian state prince Johor Tunku Ismail ibni Sultan Ibrahim has expressed interest in buying the Spanish club Valencia from Singapore businessman Peter Lim.
The 36-year-old posted a series of stories on Instagram that included screenshots of articles about Valencia and a page valuing the club at € 408 million and then a statement of why there is interest in buying the club.
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The owner of Malaysia Super League club JDTFC, Prince Johor said money is not encouraging but “glory and creation of history” is doing.
“I’m not new to football,” he said.
“I have created a Club [JDTFC] from each year fighting relegation to a major champion. I have won 16 titles in eight years. We are the largest in Southeast Asia and one of the largest in Asia.
“I want to expand my Empire, spread my wings, and go for new Challenges. He is not someone who will change the brand or tradition of your club …. I am here for glory, success and history … What needs Valencia? You need someone with experience of football, hungry for success, passionate and who understands how great Valencia is as a club. “
Lim has not indicated that he is interested in selling the club.
He acquired the then indebted Valencia in 2014 but it has not been popular, with the club consistently selling out their key players to reduce the club ‘s high debt.
Valencia’s possession was widely criticized in Spain by popular players Dani Parejo and Rodrigo on sale last summer, with the club making no signs to strengthen the squad.
Lim, not uncommon in Valencia, has been asked to move to one side and sell the club. Since it was taken over Los Che in 2014, Lim has hired seven coaches.
Valencia coach Javi Gracia is on fire with the team having won just two league games since the start of the year.
Defender Gabriel Paulista they could not hold back tears when asked after Saturday’s 3-0 loss at Getafe about his team’s situation.
Los Che is 14th in the league, five points away from the relegation zone ahead of Friday’s game against Villarreal.