Paraag Marathe declines new interview about Leeds ownership with ‘seismic’ Premier League change close
Leeds United chairman Paraag Marathe has become a somewhat controversial figure following the Whites’ promotion to the Premier League.
Leeds’ lack of spending to finish the transfer window, particularly in the forward areas, directly contradicted Marathe’s prior claims at Elland Road.
Despite this, the 49ers’ gamble with Dominic Calvert-Lewin may have paid off after the striker’s performance against Wolves, as the American ownership group have previously proven they are capable of adding shrewd acquisitions to Daniel Farke’s squad.
However, Marathe’s name has been in the news again recently, for his decision not to comment on something that could radically change the landscape of the Premier League.
Paraag Marathe remains silent with ‘seismic’ change on the horizon
Whilst the 49ers have been criticised over the summer, they are undoubtedly a drastic improvement on some previous owners that Leeds have been unfortunate enough to have.
With Leeds being one of the 11 top-flight clubs to have an American ownership, the Premier League could be on the verge of a change that has been described as “seismic” by ESPN’s Mark Ogden.
- If three more clubs become American-owned in the Premier League, this will take the total to 14
- This is significant as 14 clubs need to agree in favour of any potential rule changes, meaning American ownership would effectively dictate all the decision-making
- This could result in things such as Premier League games eventually being played in America
When ESPN reached out to Marathe to speak to him directly about the influence of American ownership in the Premier League, he declined an interview.
49ers could cut ties with Leeds before then
Whilst it is extremely lucrative to own a club in the Premier League, if Leeds do not stay up this season, it will be the second relegation the 49ers have overseen in West Yorkshire, whilst being involved in one capacity or another.
At that stage, Marathe and Co. may feel it is best to sell the club and Red Bull, who have a minority ownership position, may see that as an opportunity.
The threat of relegation is non-existent in America, but if the 49ers feel the effects of this disastrous consequence again, they may decide that the risk is not worth the massive pot of gold at the end of the Premier League rainbow.
It is down to Marathe and his team to make sure that doesn’t happen.
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