Qatari group diverts attention to clubs in Spain, Italy, and Brazil after initial talks with Tottenham

Qatari Sports Investments (QSI), the group that owns Paris Saint-Germain, has reportedly cooled its interest in acquiring a minority stake in Tottenham Hotspur following preliminary talks earlier this year.

Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the chairman of QSI and president of PSG, had met with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy in January at a London hotel to discuss a potential investment in the Premier League club. However, QSI has since shifted its focus to other opportunities. Spurs have consistently denied that any such meeting took place, with the club asserting that it is not for sale.

Rather than pursuing Tottenham, QSI is now concentrating on investing in clubs in Spain, Italy, and Brazil. The group is reportedly negotiating minority stakes in La Liga’s Malaga, Serie A’s Sampdoria (who have been relegated this season), and Brazilian club Santos. This strategic shift comes as QSI aims to build a multi-club ownership model while adhering to UEFA regulations, which prevent clubs with the same controlling owners from competing in European competitions.

In addition to these potential new investments, QSI already holds minority stakes in Portuguese club SC Braga and Belgian team KAS Eupen.

QSI’s ambitions extend beyond these current targets, with plans to further expand its portfolio in English football. Meanwhile, Qatari Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad al Thani continues to bid for Manchester United, with QSI maintaining that his pursuit of the club will not interfere with their broader investment strategy in England.