Celtics and 49ers investors reportedly preparing bids for Seattle Seahawks purchase
KOMO • • sports
Key Points:
- The Seattle Seahawks are officially up for sale, with potential bids reportedly coming from investors linked to the Boston Celtics and San Francisco 49ers, according to Sportico.
- Aditya Mittal, a major investor in the Celtics purchase, and Wyc Grousbeck, former Celtics lead owner, have submitted a letter of interest, with Grousbeck expected to live part-time in Seattle to manage the franchise.
- Vinod Khosla, a minority owner of the 49ers, is also preparing a bid for the Seahawks, having submitted a letter of intent to the Paul Allen Estate.
- Concerns exist among fans about whether out-of-town owners will have the same passion for the Seahawks as local owners, with some speculation about Seattle-based figures like Steve Ballmer or Jeff Bezos entering the bidding.
- The Seahawks are valued at $6.95 billion but could sell for $8 billion to $10 billion, potentially setting a new NFL record for the most expensive franchise sale.
