Cristiano Ronaldo Acquires 25% Stake in UD Almería

Lisbon, February 26, 2026 – Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has taken a significant step into club ownership by acquiring a 25% stake in Unión Deportiva Almería, currently third in the Liga Hypermotion, Spain’s second division. The investment, made through his company CR7 Sports Investments, a novel subsidiary of CR7 SA, signals Ronaldo’s ambition to contribute to football beyond his playing career.

Expanding Beyond the Field

Ronaldo expressed his long-held desire to turn into involved in the business side of football, stating, “I have long wanted to contribute to football, far beyond the field. UD Almería, in Spain, is a club with solid foundations and clear potential for growth. It is with great enthusiasm that I see my collaboration with its leadership team to support the next phase of the club’s development.” Source: RTVE

Strategic Investment and Future Growth

The investment is considered a “decisive step” in expanding Ronaldo’s global investment portfolio. CR7 Sports Investments was specifically established to manage his investments in the sports sector. Financial details of the investment were not disclosed. Source: El País

Almería’s Leadership Welcomes Ronaldo

Mohamed Al Khereiji, the president of UD Almería, expressed his satisfaction with Ronaldo’s investment. “He is considered the best player of all time, 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,” Al Khereiji stated. Source: ESPN Deportes Al Khereiji leads a Saudi-backed investment group, SMC Group, that took ownership of the club ten months prior to Ronaldo’s acquisition. Source: El País

Recent Club History

UD Almería was previously owned by Turki Al-Sheikh, a former Saudi Minister of Sports, before being sold to the SMC Group led by Mohammed Al-Khereiji with the goal of returning the club to La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football.

Cristiano Ronaldo, currently playing for Al-Nassr, is 41 years old.