Who is Kyril Louis-Dreyfus? The net worth of the billionaire son set to buy Sunderland AFC
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The exact composition of the deal remains to be seen, and is subject to EFL approval.
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Hide AdBut the Louis-Dreyfus deal has got fans talking – and here’s everything you need to know about him…
Who is Kyril Louis-Dreyfus?
Born in 1997, Louis-Dreyfus is the son of Margarita and the late Robert Louis-Dreyfus.
Robert’s family founded the Louis-Dreyfus group in 1851, with the company – based in Switzerland – a global leader in agriculture, food processing, international shipping and finance.
After Robert’s passing in 2009, Margarita took over the running of the company.
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Hide AdIt remains unclear how much involvement, if any, Kyril has in the firm.
Do the Louis-Dreyfus family have history in sport?
Yes – the family previously owned French side Marseille before selling the club to former LA Dodgers owner Frank McCourt in August 2016.
Robert had purchased the club in 1996 and oversaw a successful period on the field at the Stade Velodrome – with the club twice making it to the UEFA Cup Final.
The family also held a minority share in Belgian side Standard Liege.
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Hide AdKyril was a regular supporter of Marseille during the period in which his family owned the club, regularly attending games.
How much is Kyril Louis-Dreyfus worth?
The vast wealth of the Louis-Dreyfus family is well-publicised.
Forbes estimated his mother, Margarita, to be worth approximately $5.6billion dollars in August of this year – giving the family some real spending power.
Some reports have suggested that Kyril has a trust fund worth in excess of $2billion.
What do we know about Kyril Louis-Dreyfus’ takeover bid?
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Hide AdThe club confirmed today that Louis-Dreyfus is set to take a majority shareholding in the club, which will be purchased from Donald.
A deal has been agreed with Donald, with EFL checks now taking place. These are not expected to pose any problems.