Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr (Photo: Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images) Cristiano Ronaldo has acquired a minority stake in Spanish second-tier team UD Almería, according to a statement on Thursday from the Brunswick Group, the consultancy firm representing the Portuguese superstar.The firm confirmed that Ronaldo had bought a 25 percent stake in the club, which is currently owned by Saudi Arabian investors.
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The 41-year-old forward has been in Saudi Arabia since the end of 2022, when he joined Al-Nassr. His latest move signals his ambition to extend his involvement in football beyond his playing career.“It has been my long-term ambition to contribute to football off the pitch. UD Almería is a Spanish club with strong foundations and clear potential for growth,” Ronaldo said in a statement.According to Brunswick Group, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner completed the investment through his subsidiary CR7 Sports Investments.Almería has been owned by Saudi Arabia for more than six years. In the summer of 2025, Mohamed Al-Khereiji took over as owner and president after buying the club from Turki Al Alsheikh.“We are very pleased that Cristiano has chosen our club to invest in,” said Al-Khereiji.“He knows the Spanish leagues very well and understands the potential of what we are building here, both in terms of the team and the academy.”The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Almería did not immediately respond to an email from The Associated Press seeking further clarification.Almería is currently third in Spain’s second division. The club last competed in the top flight in the 2023–24 season.
