Overview
- Atlético announced an agreement for Apollo Sports Capital to become majority shareholder, ending 33 years of primary control by the Gil/Cerezo families.
- Market sources report the stake at about 55%, while exact financial terms were not disclosed by the club.
- Reports place the club’s valuation above €2 billion, with estimates of at least €700 million for the majority stake, though figures remain unconfirmed.
- Miguel Ángel Gil Marín will remain CEO and Enrique Cerezo will stay on as president, with both continuing as shareholders.
- The transaction awaits regulatory and closing milestones, with completion expected in the first quarter of 2026; Apollo’s sports vehicle is led by Al Tylis and will inject new capital into the project.