The inscrutable Daniel Kretinsky does not give much away when it comes to his next investment move, but the latest developments in his business empire give a club about his plans at West Ham.
Kretinsky bought a 27 per cent stake in West Ham in November 2021 and, as part of that deal, agreed an option to take full control of the club at a set price.
It was widely expected that Czech billionaire, who also owns Sparta Prague, would trigger that clause at some point in the
However, that has not been the case and the 49-year-old has repeatedly distanced himself from a full takeover of the East London club.
David Sullivan and Karren Brady meanwhile appear to be attempting to find a buyer for a chunk of shares inherited by Vanessa Gold, daughter of the late David Gold.
There has been no movement on that front, despite Brady heading to the Middle East to court potential investment.
And fresh updates from Kretinsky HQ could explain Kretinsky’s reluctance to go all in on West Ham.
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Kretinsky’s business masterplan
Kretinsky’s business empire spans multiple industries, with his most lucrative investments coming from the energy sector.
