At the end of February, Cristiano Ronaldo invested 25 million euros in the purchase of 25% of the share capital of Almería, a club that plays in the Spanish second division, in an operation that could mark the beginning of a new phase of his connection to football, now also on a business level. The information was given and commented by Fabrizio Romano, a journalist specializing in the transfer market, who points to this deal as part of a broader strategy.
According to Notícias ao Minuto, the Portuguese international does not intend to limit himself to this minority participation and is already preparing new similar moves, taking into account the period that will follow the end of his career as a player.
Fabrizio Romano explained that the decision came from the player himself, in conjunction with his support structure. “Cristiano Ronaldo decided to invest in 25% of Almería, a second division club in Spain, with an ambitious project,” he said, according to the same source.
The journalist added that the club already has a Saudi owner, which creates connections close to the player’s universe, but highlighted that it was “himself who decided, together with people who work close to him, to make this investment”.
“This is just the beginning”
In Fabrizio Romano’s analysis, this step represents only the beginning of a broader journey. “This is just the beginning,” he said, quoted by the Portuguese portal, arguing that the striker is structuring a more consistent presence in the management and ownership of clubs. “Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for the future”, said the journalist, adding that the message transmitted by the player after the investment was clear regarding his intentions.
According to the same source, Ronaldo himself left a guiding idea for this new stage. “I want to keep my legacy active in football, on but also off the field”, was the message shared publicly after the acquisition. Fabrizio Romano maintains that the player sees potential in Almería in terms of management, strategic vision and player development, which will have weighed on the decision to proceed with the purchase of 25% of the capital.
More operations on the horizon
The Italian journalist admits that news could emerge soon. “Now, it’s Almería, with a 25% investment, but I wouldn’t be surprised if we have more similar news soon,” he said, according to the same source.
Furthermore, he added that he expects the attacker to carry out similar operations before and after ending his career. “I hope Cristiano Ronaldo does the same type of operation in the coming months and years, depending on the moment,” he declared.
Focus on the pitch, eyes on the future
Despite his business commitment, Cristiano Ronaldo remains focused on the sporting aspect. According to , the player from Al Nassr, the club with which he renewed his contract until June 2027, remains focused on winning the Saudi championship and the objective of playing in the World Cup for Portugal.
Fabrizio Romano highlighted that the operations are being monitored by people the player trusts, even though Ronaldo’s approval and strategic vision are decisive in each decision. The investment in Almería therefore appears as the first visible step in a plan that could redesign its role in football in the coming years.
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