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Britain’s richest man is on the brink of taking over a Ligue 1 side 

Jim Ratcliffe

Getty Images | Jim Ratcliffe, here pictured with sailor Sir Ben Ainslie, is not expected to throw large sums at OGC Nice despite being Britain’s richest man.

Jim Ratcliffe has been negotiating with a Ligue 1 side for several months and a takeover deal is near completion.

Ratcliffe already owns a Swiss football team and is also involved in cycling and sailing. 

10 July 2019 - 10:51 AM

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