Cristiano Ronaldo has acquired a 25% stake in UD Almería, becoming part of the shareholder structure of the Spanish club competing in LaLiga Hypermotion.
The stake was acquired through CR7 Sports Investments, the entity created to manage Ronaldo’s investments in the sports sector. The financial details of the transaction were not disclosed and were described as a strategic medium- to long-term investment.
In statements reported by the press, Cristiano Ronaldo highlighted his ambition to remain connected to football beyond his playing career, emphasizing Almería’s sporting and structural potential. The Andalusian club is currently majority-owned by Saudi capital and aims to return to Spain’s top division.
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The president of Almería, Mohamed Al Khereiji, welcomed the Portuguese national team captain’s entry into the club’s ownership, noting that Ronaldo’s experience and knowledge of Spanish football could be decisive for the project’s growth.
The investment in Almería represents another step in Cristiano Ronaldo’s business diversification, adding to his portfolio of ventures across sports, hospitality, healthcare, and media, further consolidating his profile as a prominent figure beyond the pitch.
