Overview
- UD Almería confirmed that Ronaldo acquired a 25% stake through CR7 Sports Investments, with financial terms undisclosed.
- Saudi consortium SMC Group, led by club president Mohamed al-Khereiji, remains the majority owner and publicly welcomed Ronaldo.
- Manager Rubi said Ronaldo would be warmly received and praised the expertise he brings, as Almería push for promotion near the top of the table.
- Reporting notes that Spanish governance rules could bar an active player from registering with a domestic club while holding an ownership stake, complicating any hypothetical playing role.
- Ronaldo said the deal reflects his long-held aim to shape football beyond the pitch, and he remains under contract with Al-Nassr through 2027.