Marathe spent 24 years climbing his way up through the ranks of his beloved San Francisco 49ers and now stands on the brink of putting together an American takeover of Rangers FC
Paraag Marathe, a key figure with the San Francisco 49ers and chairman of Leeds United, is spearheading a potential American-led takeover of Rangers Football Club. Marathe, who has spent 24 years with the 49ers and is a close associate of team owner Jed York, is part of a US-based consortium in advanced talks to invest in the crisis-hit Rangers. The consortium aims to leverage Marathe's expertise in sports business ventures, including his leadership at Leeds, where he has overseen significant investment and commercial deals. However, Marathe's strategy at Leeds has faced criticism, particularly over player sales, which some argue hindered the club's promotion efforts.
