Ronaldo Purchases 25% Stake In Spanish Club, UD Almería
Cristiano Ronaldo has acquired a 25% ownership stake in UD Almería, the Spanish second-division club currently occupying third place in the league. The 41-year-old, who continues to play for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, is now extending his influence off the field through this strategic investment. The deal was made via his company, CR7 Sports Investments, and forms part of Almería’s international growth strategy led by club president Mohamed Al Khereiji and his SMC Group conglomerate. Mohamed Al Khereiji expressed excitement over Ronaldo’s involvement, saying, “We are very pleased that Cristiano has chosen our club to invest in. He is considered the best player in history, he knows Spanish football very well, and he understands the potential of what we are building here, both in terms of the first team and the youth academy.” Ronaldo also commented on the move, stating, “For a long time, my ambition has been to contribute to football beyond the pitch. UD Almería is a club with solid foundations and clear growth potential. I look forward to working alongside the management team to support the club’s next phase of growth.”