Rangers might not just be about to have new owners, they might also be about to become a hotspot for the great and good of Hollywood.
The 49ers Enterprises finance arm of the San Francisco 49ers led by Paraag Marathe have agreed a takeover of Rangers and they are well known for attracting high profile investors.
Could an actor once dubbed ‘the sexiest woman alive’ by Esquire be about to join a long list of celebrities dipping their toes into football after a Rangers related post on Instagram?
Has Shay Mitchel dropped Rangers investment hint?
Dollface and Pretty Little Liars actor Shay Mitchell, originally from Canada but with a Scottish father, has added a touch of glamour to Rangers’ 2021/22 shirt by donning one for her latest social media content.
The randomness of the post has caught the eye, and it doesn’t take Agatha Christie to join the potential dots.
Will Ferrell is a minority investor with Leeds United, Russell Crowe is also a famous investor as part of the 49ers Enterprises group with golfer Jordan Spieth and the most decorated Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps, on board as well.
Of course, it could just be that Mitchell’s dad is a Rangers fan and she is showing her support for her team.
How much money is behind the Rangers’ takeover bid?
To avoid controversy with their ownership in Leeds, the 49ers Enterprises group will seek to acquire 29.9% of Rangers on their own.
Andrew Cavenagh, a health insurance tycoon, has been revealed as another key investor, with the goal of increasing the overall shareholding above the 51% required to seize control of the club.
Serious businesspeople with significant financial resources.
In short, the 49ers and Cavenagh’s ParetoHealth are worth approximately £11 billion in terms of corporate value.
Shay Mitchell may be as affluent as the two main actors if she is an investment, but based on social media reactions, she would be equally welcome.
