Cristiano Ronaldo has become co-owner of Spanish second division club Almeria after acquiring a 25% share in the club.
The 41-year-old Al-Nassr forward has bought his stake in Almeria through his recently formed CR7 Sports Investments company.
Almeria are owned by a Saudi Arabian investment consortium led by Mohammed Al-Khereiji.
In a statement by the Portuguese superstar, Ronaldo said he was looking forward to working with the leadership team “to support the next phase of the club’s growth”.
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“It has been a long-held ambition of mine to contribute to football, beyond the pitch.
“UD Almeria is a Spanish club with strong foundations and clear potential for growth.”
Ronaldo spent nine successful years in Spain playing for Real Madrid, and now plays for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League since 2022 and is the best-paid player in football history with an annual salary of £177m.
Almeria, founded in 1989, are currently third in Segunda, two points off leaders Real Racing with 15 games to go.
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