Eli Manning reveals his only preferred team for an ownership stake: The New York Giants.

• Eli Manning expressed interest in acquiring a small stake in the New York Giants if the Mara family is open to selling.
• NJ/NY Gotham FC has a minority ownership group that includes Manning.
• Manning concurred with the Giants' choice to retain Daboll and Schoen as head coach and general manager, respectively, for the upcoming season.

Eli Manning may become a minority owner of the New York Giants if the Mara family is open to selling him a share.

"Manning stated in a CNBC Sport interview that he is definitely interested in pursuing only one team, which is the one he played for for 16 years, is local, and makes the most sense, but they need to determine if they would ever sell a little bit."

Since the Giants' founding in 1925, the Mara family has owned the team. The Giants did not respond to inquiries about Manning's interest.

Several NFL teams have begun selling small, minority stakes after the league approved private equity investment for up to 10% of each franchise in August.

In October, Tom Brady and his business partner Tom Wagner purchased a 10% stake in the Las Vegas Raiders. Additionally, the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, and Philadelphia Eagles have recently sold minority stakes to affluent individuals.

Manning is a minority owner of NJ/NY Gotham FC and a partner at Brand Velocity Group.

Brand Velocity is not one of the private equity firms that the NFL has approved to buy a minority stake.

Supporting Daboll and Schoen

The Giants' decision to retain head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen for another season was agreed upon by Manning, as he stated on CNBC Sport on Monday.

The Giants finished the season with a record of 3-14 and will have the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. The team released its starting quarterback, Daniel Jones, earlier this season.

"Creating continuity and maintaining consistency are crucial for building a culture, which takes time. It cannot be achieved in two or three years. Manning emphasized the importance of getting everyone to work together and find ways to win close games. He believes that keeping these players is the right move, allowing them to bring in their own style and culture."

Manning is juggling multiple business ventures while searching for a new path after retiring from football. He will serve as a FanFest ambassador next month, promoting the telecommunications company's transformation of stadiums into one-day parties featuring live music, food, and celebrity meet-and-greets with former NFL players including Jason Witten, Tiki Barber, and Patrick Willis.

"Manning stated that he believes his quest after football is to discover a new passion and find something he can dedicate himself to. He feels like he has the opportunity to start anew and is enjoying the process of discovering what else he is passionate about."