Overview
- Atlético de Madrid and its main shareholders announced an agreement for Apollo Sports Capital to become the club’s majority shareholder, with financial terms undisclosed.
- Chief executive Miguel Ángel Gil Marín and president Enrique Cerezo will stay in their roles and retain minority stakes to ensure continuity.
- The partners plan additional investment in sporting operations and major infrastructure, led by the Ciudad del Deporte next to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium.
- Completion is subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions, with closing targeted for the first quarter of 2026.
- On completion, Apollo Sports Capital will also hold majority ownership of Atlético de San Luis and Atlético Ottawa, alongside minority investors.