07.11.2026 16:50
Acun Ilıcalı, owner of the English team Hull City and the Slovenian representative Maribor, may buy one more football club in Europe. It was stated that Austria Wien, one of the Austrian Bundesliga teams, was suggested to Ilıcalı and that the famous businessman could buy the club.
Acun Ilıcalı, who draws attention with his investments in the football world, has begun to be mentioned in connection with a new club. It has been claimed that the famous television presenter and businessman, who owns Hull City in England and Maribor in Slovenia, may this time take a step into Austrian football. It was stated that Ilıcalı was made an offer to purchase Austria Wien, which competes in the Austrian Bundesliga.
AUSTRIA WIEN OFFERED TO ACUN ILICALI
According to information reported by sports reporter Salim Manav, Austria Wien, one of Austria's long-established clubs, was offered to Acun Ilıcalı. While Ilıcalı has a possibility of purchasing the club, no details regarding the terms of the possible investment have yet been disclosed. It is also unknown whether official talks have begun between the parties.
HE HAS TEAMS IN ENGLAND AND SLOVENIA
Acun Ilıcalı began his football club investments in January 2022 by purchasing Hull City, one of England's Championship teams. Stepping into English football, Ilıcalı later moved his investments to different countries.
In 2024, Ilıcalı also incorporated Maribor, one of Slovenia's long-established clubs, thereby expanding his football investments in Europe. The famous businessman had previously also invested in Irish representative Shelbourne but parted ways with the club in 2023.
EYES ON ACUN ILICALI'S DECISION
After Hull City and Maribor, Austria Wien also coming onto the agenda raises the question of whether Ilıcalı will expand his investments in European football. While no final decision has yet been reached regarding the purchase of the Austrian representative, it is a matter of curiosity how the famous businessman will evaluate the offer presented to him.