Ronaldo buys 25% stake in Spanish membership UD Almeria

Cristiano Ronaldo has acquired a 25% possession stake in second division Spanish membership UD Almeria.

Monetary phrases weren’t disclosed, however Ronaldo mentioned the funding via his CR7 Sports activities Investments firm is a part of his long-term objectives following his taking part in profession.

“I’ve lengthy had the ambition to contribute to soccer past the pitch,” Ronaldo mentioned in an announcement.

“UD Almeria is a Spanish membership with a robust basis and clear development potential. I want to work with the group main the membership to assist it in its new section of development.”

Ronaldo, 41, signed an extension with Al Nassr of the Saudi Professional League final summer time that runs via June 2027. He’s additionally anticipated to captain Portugal throughout this summer time’s World Cup.

UD Almeria was taken over by the Saudi Funding group SMC Group final 12 months led by Mohamed al Khereiji, who serves as membership president.

“We’re more than happy that Cristiano has chosen to spend money on our membership,” Al Khereiji mentioned. “He’s considered th biggest to ever play the sport, he is aware of Spanish soccer very properly and he understands the potential of what we’re constructing right here each when it comes to the group and the academy.””

UD Almeria is presently third within the second tier desk because it battles to achieve promotion.

Official assertion:

Cristiano Ronaldo invests in UD Almería as a part of the membership possession consortium led by SMC Group pic.twitter.com/0lk92FUjPH

— UD Almería (@UDAlmeria_Eng) February 26, 2026

–Discipline Stage Media