Overview
- Ronaldo and UD Almería announced the minority stake on Feb. 26, marking his first significant club ownership move in European football.
- The purchase was made through CR7 Sports Investments, a newly created subsidiary of CR7 S.A., with no financial terms disclosed.
- His stake integrates into the consortium led by club president Mohamed Al‑Khereiji and SMC Group, which assumed control in 2025.
- Officials framed the investment as strategic and long term, citing potential gains in global visibility, sponsorships and academy development.
- Almería is third in Spain’s second division, two points off the top, as it targets promotion, with Ronaldo and Al‑Khereiji exchanging supportive statements about the partnership.