Ronaldo becomes co-owner of Spanish side Almeria
Naija News • 4d ago
Ronaldo becomes co-owner of Spanish side Almeria
Cristiano Ronaldo has become co-owner of Spanish second division side Almeria after acquiring a 25% share in the club.
The 41-year-old Al-Nassr forward has bought his stake in Almeria, who are owned by a Saudi Arabian investment consortium led by Mohammed Al-Khereiji, through his recently formed CR7 Sports Investments company.
While the financial details have not been disclosed, Ronaldo said in a statement he was looking forward to working with the leadership team “to support the next phase of the club’s growth”.
The Portugal international added: “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.”
President Al-Khere...