"I have long had the ambition to contribute to football beyond the pitch. UD Almería 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."
"He is considered the best on the pitch. He knows the Spanish leagues very well and understands the potential of what we are building here both in terms of the team and the youth academy."
Cristiano Ronaldo has purchased a 25% ownership stake in UD Almeria, a Spanish second division club, through his CR7 Sports Investments company. The deal represents a long-term strategic investment, with financial terms undisclosed. Ronaldo expressed his ambition to contribute to football beyond playing and highlighted Almeria's strong foundation and growth potential. UD Almeria was previously taken over by a Saudi Investment group in May 2025. The club's president praised Ronaldo's knowledge of Spanish leagues and understanding of their development plans. Currently third in Spain's second tier, Almeria is positioned for potential promotion to the top division this season.
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