Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who has been linked with West Ham as a potential investor could be on the verge of becoming richer and more powerful.
The 46-year-old partner is a 24-year-old Olympian showjumper called Anna Kellnerova, the oldest daughter of Petr Kellner who was the richest Czech.
The Czech Republic’s former richest man, investment tycoon Petr Kellner, has died along with four others in a helicopter crash during a heli-skiing trip in Alaskain March. The 56-year-old founded the PPF investment group, which is reported to have global assets worth €44bn (£38bn; $52bn).
Kellner’s personal fortune was estimated to be $17.5bn (£12.8bn) by Forbes.
Kretinsky did many business deals with Kellner before his untimely death and was treated like a favourite son in law despite him not being married to his daughter.
Kretinsky has been regualry linked in reports as a natural successor to run Kellner’s former business empire and he if he marries his girlfriend they could be in line for 20% of Kellner’s estate as an inheritance. This would put the couple whole new billionaire level in Europe.
Whether the Czech billionaire completes a buy out of a 27% stake of West Ham remains to be seen but raising funds doesn’t seem to be an issue.
The investment would be good , if he takes full control eventually there’s a issue . He is still involved with Prague , can’t own two clubs as both can’t play in Europe. He would have to sell his share in Prague to help us ⚒
He owns 40% of Sparta Prague and is looking at 27% of Weest Ham he would not have full control of either
So what would happen if he took full control of West Ham , eventually Sean , curious to know , cheers ⚒