Overview
- Atlético confirmed an agreement for Apollo Sports Capital to become majority shareholder, with market reports pointing to a roughly 55–57% stake and a valuation above €2 billion, while exact financial terms were not disclosed.
- Miguel Ángel Gil Marín will remain chief executive and Enrique Cerezo will stay on as president, both retaining minority holdings to preserve continuity.
- Apollo signaled new capital for sporting competitiveness and infrastructure, prioritizing the Ciudad del Deporte development next to the Metropolitano.
- The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, with completion targeted for the first quarter of 2026.
- Majority ownership will encompass Atlético’s international assets, including Atlético de San Luis and Atlético Ottawa, ending more than three decades of family majority control.