# AS Monaco Basket acquisition efforts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/as-monaco-basket-acquisition-efforts
> Updated: 2026-08-13T21:52:27.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

AS Monaco Basket is currently navigating a severe financial crisis that has led to its exclusion from French professional competitions. To address this, Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho Gaúcho, in partnership with the Andorra-based investment fund Clayton Sport, has submitted an official letter of intent to acquire the club.

The proposed financial recovery plan includes settling 2.5 million euros in debt owed to the EuroLeague, providing a 5 million euro bank guarantee, and committing approximately 10 million euros in annual investment over the next three to five years. The club is working against an August deadline to appeal its exclusion through the CNOSF.

The acquisition process remains competitive, as former NBA player Jamal Mashburn and his Helen Holdings consortium are also involved in negotiations with club officials.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-13: Ronaldinho Gaúcho proposes takeover of AS Monaco Basket

Ronaldinho Gaúcho and Clayton Sport have proposed a multi-million euro takeover of AS Monaco Basket to resolve the club's financial crisis and EuroLeague debts.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ronaldinho-gacho-proposes-takeover-of-as-monaco-basket

### 2026-08-11: Ronaldinho joins bid to acquire AS Monaco Basket

Ronaldinho and Clayton Sport have submitted a letter of intent to acquire AS Monaco Basket, offering to settle debts and invest 10 million euros annually to save the club from financial exclusion.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ronaldinho-proposes-investment-to-save-as-monaco-basketball-club

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