The 41-year-old forward, currently playing for Al-Nassr, completed the purchase through his newly established company, CR7 Sports Investments. While financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed, the deal positions Ronaldo as a strategic partner within the club’s ownership structure.
Almería are controlled by a Saudi Arabian investment consortium led by club president Mohammed Al-Khereiji, whose SMC Group acquired the Spanish outfit last year from Turki Al-Sheikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority.
In a statement released following confirmation of the deal, Ronaldo described the investment as the fulfilment of a long-standing personal ambition to contribute to football beyond his playing career. He highlighted Almería’s “strong foundations” and “clear potential for growth,” signalling an intention to support the club’s development both competitively and structurally.
Al-Khereiji welcomed Ronaldo’s arrival as a co-owner, praising his deep understanding of Spanish football and describing him as one of the greatest players in the sport’s history. He also pointed to the forward’s experience in elite European competition as an asset to the club’s long-term vision, particularly in strengthening the first team and youth academy.
Ronaldo’s ties to Spanish football run deep. During a trophy-laden nine-year spell at Real Madrid, he won two La Liga titles and lifted the UEFA Champions League four times, cementing his legacy as one of the league’s most decorated players. He later joined Juventus in 2018 before moving to Saudi Arabia in 2022, where he remains one of the sport’s highest earners, reportedly earning £177 million annually.
Founded in 1989, Almería are currently third in Spain’s Segunda División, sitting two points behind leaders Real Racing Club with 15 matches remaining in the campaign. Ronaldo’s investment comes at a pivotal stage in the club’s promotion push, adding global profile and financial backing to their ambitions of returning to La Liga.