Football: Cristiano Ronaldo acquires 25% of Almería

Rome, 26 February (LaPresse) – Cristiano Ronaldo has acquired 25% of Almería, a club currently ranked third in the Spanish second division. The transaction was confirmed in a statement revealing that the deal was concluded through CR7 Sports Investments, a new subsidiary of CR7 SA, through which the 41-year-old Portuguese international manages his business and investment activities. For the Saudi Al-Nassr player, this acquisition represents an “important milestone” in his career as an entrepreneur and investor. ‘I have long had the ambition to contribute to football beyond the pitch. Almería is a Spanish club with solid foundations and clear growth potential. I want to work with the team that leads it to support the club in its new phase of growth,’ said Cristiano Ronaldo.