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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander investment in Atlético Madrid

Overview

NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has officially joined the shareholder base of the Spanish La Liga club Atlético de Madrid. While the specific size of the equity stake and the total investment valuation remain undisclosed, the move is intended to expand the club’s international brand appeal, particularly within North American markets.

The investment follows a corporate restructuring at Atlético de Madrid that includes involvement from the private equity firm Apollo Sports Capital, which became the club’s majority shareholder in March 2026. The club is currently directing capital toward the Ciudad del Deporte infrastructure project located near the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium.

Gilgeous-Alexander, a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player and championship winner, will not hold an executive or sporting role within the club. He described the investment as an opportunity to support the club’s long-term commercial and operational vision, noting its history at the highest level of European football. Despite this entry into European football ownership, Gilgeous-Alexander remains focused on his basketball career with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Entities

Atlético de Madrid · Oklahoma City Thunder · Shai Gilgeous-Alexander · Apollo Sports Capital · NBA

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Atlético de Madrid ownership

    NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has joined the ownership group of Spanish football club Atlético de Madrid while continuing his career with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander acquires stake in Atlético de Madrid

    NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has acquired a minority stake in Atlético de Madrid to help expand the club's brand in North America.

  3. [SPORTS] 26 sources
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Atlético Madrid ownership group

    NBA star and two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has officially joined the ownership group of Spanish football club Atlético Madrid.

Sources

24hod.sk · 24ur.com · abola.pt · bleacherreport.com · canadiansoccerdaily.com · cumhuriyet.com.tr · diariopampero.com · dxtcampeon.com · esportenewsmundo.com.br · excelsior.com.mx · financenet.lv · hch.tv · hoopsrumors.com · latestly.com · maxbetsport.rs · meinegemeinde.vol.at · ministryofsport.com · newsday.com · odia.ig.com.br · onetz.de · si.com · sita.sk · sport.fr · sportklub.n1info.hr · sportnews.bz · sportovymagazin.sk · sportsmintmedia.com · telegrafi.com · valoraanalitik.com · vardeportivo.com

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