Snooker star Ronnie O’Sullivan, who obtained Hong Kong residency final 12 months via a expertise scheme, “has not given up” on town, the immigration chief has stated, regardless of the newlywed seven-time world champion not too long ago revealing plans to maneuver to the Center East.
Requested about O’Sullivan’s intentions after he confirmed two days in the past that he had married actress Laila Rouass, Director of Immigration Benson Kwok Joon-fung stated on Sunday that he had been in contact with him and had burdened that Hong Kong’s door was nonetheless open to him.
“So far as I perceive, loads has been taking place for him previously few months, and it’s onerous to say if his immigration plans will change,” Kwok stated.
“Nevertheless, he additionally hasn’t given up on Hong Kong. From what I do know, he’s anticipated to come back to Hong Kong subsequent month to attend the opening ceremony of his snooker membership right here.
“He actually likes Hong Kong, so if there are issues right here that may entice him to remain, he may simply select Hong Kong as his place of residence.”
British media reported the 49-year-old snooker star was promoting his £2 million home in Essex and deliberate to go off to the United Arab Emirates along with his new spouse.
