Juve ownership turns down Tether’s crypto ‘coin’ offer for club
December 15 – Serie A giants, Juventus, have rejected a reported €1 billion takeover approach from cryptocurrency firm Tether and reaffirmed that control of Italy’s most successful club will remain with the Agnelli family.
“Juventus, our history and our values are not for sale,” said John Elkann, CEO of Exor, the Agnelli family’s holding company, in a message published by the club.
“Juve has been part of my family for 102 years… four generations have emboldened it, made it strong, taken care of it in tough times, and celebrated it in the many festive moments.” Elkann added that the family remains focused on “building a winning Juve.”
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