Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo continues to add to his resume as a football legend, and he takes his club ownership ambition to a whole new level with a substantial investment in Spanish football once again. In a recent announcement, it was revealed that the Portuguese superstar, through his CR7 Sports Investments company, Cristiano Ronaldo acquired a 25 percent stake in Almeria.
The Spanish football team is currently competing in the second tier, with the legendary superstar on the team’s board. It is easy for football fans to predict a more successful future for Almeria.
The statement on Almeria’s official website reads:
“Cristiano Ronaldo has acquired 25% of the shares of UD Almeria through CR7 Sports Investments, a subsidiary of CR7 SA, this being an important step in the continued expansion of both the club and the investment portfolio of the Portuguese businessman.”
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Cristiano Ronaldo Takeover Sparks Fresh Hope as Almeria Push for Promotion
Almeria has been plagued with rumours of a takeover by a Saudi investment group since May 2025. However, the news of the takeover by Cristiano Ronaldo is not only welcomed by the club’s executives, but fans from all over the world are excited to see how much impact it will make on the club, thanks to its new board member, especially as Almeria was relegated to the second division in April 2024.
Almeria, however, is performing excellently and is set for a possible promotion back to Spain’s top league this season. They are currently third in Spain’s second tier, two points adrift of leaders Racing Santander after 27 games.
The club’s current leaders are also excited to have CR7 in their midst. They went on to add that the agreement is part of a move to take the entity international and was carried out by Almeria’s president, Mohamed Al Khereiji.
“This agreement is part of the international expansion of the entity being carried out by President Mohamed Al Khereiji through his business conglomerate SMC Group.”
In a personal statement, Almeria Football Club president Mohamed Al Khereiji said he was “delighted to have Ronaldo on board:”
“We are delighted that Cristiano has chosen to invest in the club. He understands the Spanish leagues well and sees the potential we are building, from the first team to the academy.”
Is This Cristiano Ronaldo’s First Step Towards Retirement?
Although Ronaldo’s presence not only brings clout but also valuable contacts and places the club in front of the world through the global appeal of the famous footballer, this is a welcome step for CR7. Fans, however, can’t help but wonder if this is Cristiano’s first step towards retirement, as he had previously stated that he may venture into ownership after his career on the pitch.
Even though many assumed that he might retire when he turned forty, that proved not to be the case, with a new two-year contract being signed with Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr. That deal will take the evergreen frontman beyond his 42nd birthday. If he still feels up to it, then his record-shattering career could be extended even further beyond that point.
While Cristiano Ronaldo continues to fulfil his very juicy contract in the Middle East with Al-Nassr, the purchase may seem like sudden news. However, Cristiano Ronaldo has always expressed his desire to focus on the ownership and corporate side of football after his legendary time on the pitch.
“I have long had the ambition to contribute to football beyond the pitch.”
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