We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Sunderland's estimated worth following promotion to the Championship A conscientious student, he kept himself to himself and wasn't one for bragging about his wealth. But Kyril and his twin brother Maurice, who is a DJ in Zurich, were made to realise that they couldn't just spend their family money from a young age. Since his passing in 2009, Russian-born Margarita has taken over the running of the company, and Forbes estimates the 58-year-old to be worth approximately 4.25billion. Louis-Dreyfus has been in attendance at Sunderland's recent matches in League One against Shrewsbury Town and Doncaster Rovers. Louis-Dreyfus also grew close to some of the playing staff, often visiting the club's dressing room to talk to the stars. The 23-year-old Frenchman, who becomes the youngest chairman in . Since February 2021, Louis-Dreyfus has been the Chairman of English Championship football club, Sunderland. Chris on Twitter He stands at an appealing height of 1.75m and has a good body weight which suits his personality. Newcastle United Owner = Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF) rumoured net. Sunderland announced on Christmas Eve that a deal had been reached between Louis-Dreyfus and Donald, but it has taken almost two months for the takeover to go through the EFL's approvals process. He'll dedicate his time to Sunderland. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. [13], In June 2022, Louis-Dreyfus increased his shares in Sunderland Association Football Club from 41% to 51% - thus becoming majority & controlling shareholder - buying out Charlie Methvens 5%, and reducing Stewart Donalds' percentage from 34% to 19%. Kyril Louis-Dreyfus with his mother Margarita, who runs the Louis-Dreyfus Group, which has an estimated worth of 26billion BERTRAND LANGLOIS / AFP via Getty Images Kyril's mother is Margarita, a Russian-born Swiss billionaire businesswoman, and now chairperson of the Louis Dreyfus group, an agricultural commodities giant. National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. Pep Guardiola names VERY surprising member of Man City's new five-man leaders group powering them towards the Treble, with unsung hero 'stepping up' since Fernandinho left the club, Brighton agree a record-breaking 30m move for Watford's Joao Pedroas Roberto De Zerbi looks to take a more active role in the Seagulls' summer recruitment. Sunderlands stunning Stadium of Light attendances compared to their Championship rivals, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Since February 2021, Louis-Dreyfus has been the Chairman of the English Championship football club, Sunderland. [9], In 2021, he acquired a "controlling" stake in the English League One football club, Sunderland A.F.C, from its previous owner, Stewart Donald. IT'S another extraordinary chapter in the history of Sunderland football club, and should make riveting viewing for fans of the Netflix documentary following the fallen giant. His mother remains . Marseille might have been his first love, but Alexandra is clearly his new one - with the pair all smiles on a glam ski trip in Switzerland over New Year's. Kyril Louis-Dreyfus net worth is estimated at around $400 million. He later joined the family-owned commodities company founded by his great-grandfather, Leopold. Much like Kyril - Maurice's exact worth is unknown. He later joined the family-owned commodities company founded by his great-grandfather, Leopold. They married in 1992. But it was football that was always going to be Kyril's number one interest. 23-year-old Kyril Louis-Dreyfus is the new chairman of Sunderland Credit: Reuters 14 Louis-Dreyfus, pictured with Russian mum Margarita, is heir to a fortune worth upwards of 4bn Credit: Icon . 'We hope and believe that the new management team, with Kyril at its head, can finally complete the turnaround and get the club climbing the divisions once again.'. A potential multi-billion takeover of Manchester United follows the multi-billion purchase of Chelsea last summer - reshaping what the top of the Premier League looks like. 'I am proud to become a custodian of this esteemed institution, but I also recognise the significant responsibility that comes with it. Incredibly, 23-year-old Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, heir to a 4billion fortune, has been installed as the club's new chairman following a successful takeover. He invested heavily in rebuilding the squad and the club became popular among new immigrant populations in Marseille. The Russian-born heiress was trying to sell a stake in Louis Dreyfus Co., one of the world's biggest agricultural commodity trading houses, after she borrowed more than $1 billion from Credit . It's also fair to assume that he could have a similar-sized trust fund to. 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