ALMERÍA — Cristiano Ronaldo has acquired a 25% stake in UD Almería, the Spanish club confirmed in an official statement. The investment is made through CR7 Sports Investments, a subsidiary of CR7 S.A., and forms part of the ownership consortium led by Mohamed Al Khereiji via his business holding SMC Group. According to the statement, the agreement represents a significant step in both the continued expansion of the club and Ronaldo’s growing investment portfolio beyond his playing career. Al Khereiji, president of UD Almería, welcomed the move, saying: “We are very pleased that Cristiano has chosen to invest in our club. He is regarded as the greatest to ever play the game, he knows Spanish football very well and understands the potential of what we are building here both in terms of the team and the academy.” Ronaldo described the deal as a long-held ambition to contribute to football off the pitch. “It has been a long-held ambition of mine to contribute to football beyond just on the pitch,” he said. “UD Almería is a Spanish club with strong foundations and clear potential for growth. I look forward to working alongside the leadership team to support the next phase of the club’s growth.” The move adds a new dimension to Ronaldo’s career, as the five-time Ballon d’Or winner expands his influence in football from global superstar to club investor.ALMERÍA — Cristiano Ronaldo has acquired a 25% stake in UD Almería, the Spanish club confirmed in an official statement. The investment is made through CR7 Sports Investments, a subsidiary of CR7 S.A., and forms part of the ownership consortium led by Mohamed Al Khereiji via his business holding SMC Group. According to the statement, the agreement represents a significant step in both the continued expansion of the club and Ronaldo’s growing investment portfolio beyond his playing career. Al Khereiji, president of UD Almería, welcomed the move, saying: “We are very pleased that Cristiano has chosen to invest in our club. He is regarded as the greatest to ever play the game, he knows Spanish football very well and understands the potential of what we are building here both in terms of the team and the academy.” Ronaldo described the deal as a long-held ambition to contribute to football off the pitch. “It has been a long-held ambition of mine to contribute to football beyond just on the pitch,” he said. “UD Almería is a Spanish club with strong foundations and clear potential for growth. I look forward to working alongside the leadership team to support the next phase of the club’s growth.” The move adds a new dimension to Ronaldo’s career, as the five-time Ballon d’Or winner expands his influence in football from global superstar to club investor.
Cristiano Ronaldo acquires 25% stake in UD Almería
