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Cristiano Ronaldo purchases 25% stake in Spanish second-tier side Almeria

Ronaldo has acquired a 25% stake in Almeria
Ronaldo has acquired a 25% stake in AlmeriaREUTERS / Hamad I Mohammed

Cristiano Ronaldo has acquired a 25% ⁠stake in Spanish second-tier side Almeria, the club said ‌on Thursday.

The Portuguese forward, who spent nine ‌years at Real Madrid ‌and is the club's all-time top ‌goalscorer, invested in Almeria through ‌his company CR7 Sports.

Almeria, who were relegated from LaLiga in ‌2023.24 and were taken over ⁠by Saudi-based ‌SMC Group in 2025, did not ​disclose the financial terms of the deal.

"The agreement ​is part of the international expansion of the club driven by ⁠president Mohamed ​Al Kereiji through his business holding SMC Group," Almeria said in a statement.

Ronaldo, 41, has ‌been playing for Saudi Arabian top-flight club Al Nassr since 2023.

"UD Almeria is a Spanish club with a strong foundation and clear growth potential. I wish to work with the team leading the club to support ‌it in its new phase ​of growth," Ronaldo said in ‌a statement shared by Almeria.

Almeria, who have one second-tier title in their trophy cabinet, are currently third in the Spanish ⁠second ⁠division table.

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