Portuguese star and Al-Nassr FC icon Cristiano Ronaldo has announced a surprise investment move, confirming his acquisition of a 25% stake in Spanish club Almería. In his first comments on the partnership, Ronaldo expressed his delight at entering the world of football management through a club with such a rich history and promising potential.
In official statements released by Almería's media center, Ronaldo said: “It has long been my ambition to contribute to football off the pitch. Almería has a strong foundation and clear potential for growth, and I am excited to be part of its future.” He added: “I look forward to working alongside the management team to support the next phase of the club's development and achieve its sporting and commercial goals.”.
Background to the move: Ronaldo from legendary player to businessman
This move is not a coincidence, but rather a natural extension of Cristiano Ronaldo's career as a successful businessman off the pitch. Over the years, Ronaldo has built a vast business empire under the "CR7" brand, encompassing fashion lines, fragrances, luxury hotels in partnership with the Pestana Group, and hair transplant clinics. This new investment in a football club reflects his long-term vision and his desire to apply his global experience and success to a new field, paving the way for his post-retirement career as a professional player.
The importance of the deal and its expected impact on Almeria club
The arrival of a figure of Cristiano Ronaldo's stature is expected to have an immediate and profound impact on Almería across the board. Domestically, this acquisition will provide the club with a significant boost in prestige and media exposure, and could attract top talent and exceptional players. Regionally and internationally, Ronaldo's name alone is enough to put Almería on the global map, opening up vast opportunities for new sponsorship deals, increased shirt sales, and a wider fan base worldwide. This partnership could transform Almería into an ambitious sporting project aiming to compete at the highest levels.
It is worth noting that Almeria is currently competing in the Spanish Second Division, and occupies the third place in the standings with 48 points after 27 rounds, one point behind Castellón in second place and two points behind Racing in first place, which puts it in the heart of the competition to be promoted to the top division “La Liga”.
