Mathieu Flamini astonishing net worth as former Arsenal star's stance on takeover clear

Mathieu Flamini was a fan favourite during his time at Arsenal. Across two spells with the Gunners, the Frenchman played 246 times, he helped them win three FA Cups.

After coming close to winning the UEFA Champions League in 2006, Flamini returned to north London in 2013 after five years with AC Milan. Now, he has showcased his business acumen 14 years after co-founding GF Biochemicals.

Flamini owns 60% of the shares in the company and serves as its CEO. "We founded GF Biochemicals with the ambition of finding sustainable alternatives to oil-based products," Flamini previously said of his business venture.

The company is all about creating eco-friendly alternatives to the potentially harmful petrochemicals found in everyday items such as plastic, rubber and even bath gel.

Despite leaving football in 2019, Flamini has previously discussed taking over a football team in the future. "Football is the No.1 sport, it is driving so much attention, the hot issues of this world should also be on the agenda of the governing bodies," he told The Athletic.

"It's a world that I belong to. If there is the right opportunity at the right time and the right discussion, if I meet people who are the same vision and mindset and desire to use football for a purpose, I would love to.

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"Obviously, those clubs [Arsenal and Marseille] have a special place in my heart. I never forget where I come from. In life, you never know but it's all about the right opportunity. I'm a real believer in the right time, right place, right people. We'll see what the future is made of.

"I'm a believer. If you want something very much, the universe usually brings it to you. Let's see what the universe will bring."

According to Forbes, Flamini's net worth has soared to £10billion after his business ventures. That figure is more than enough to purchase any Premier League club, including Arsenal.

"No! Don’t ask me how I’ll be involved in football, because it’s not something I’ve thought about," Flamini has previously said about buying Arsenal. "But, definitely, it’s something which I’ve been part of forever in my life. I will always want to be part of this community."