Club football in Spain can finally usher in a new era as it has been confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo has made a return to the league, but this time as a club owner.
Cristiano Ronaldo has officially marked his return to Spanish football, but this time his influence will be felt in the boardroom rather than just on the pitch. On February 26, 2026, the global icon confirmed the acquisition of a 25% stake in UD Almería, a move that brings him back to the country where he cemented his status as one of the greatest of all time.
After leaving Real Madrid in 2018 as their all-time leading scorer, Ronaldo’s re-entry into the Spanish sports landscape as a club owner signals a new chapter in his legendary career, blending his sporting legacy with his growing business empire.
The investment, made through his subsidiary CR7 Sports Investments, sees Ronaldo partner with the club’s current majority owner, Mohamed Al-Khereiji of the Saudi Media Corporation.
In an official statement, the 41-year-old expressed that it has been a long-held ambition of his to contribute to the beautiful game beyond his playing duties, identifying UD Almería as a club with “solid foundations and clear growth potential.”
For fans across Spain, the news is more than just a business transaction; it is a homecoming for a man who spent nine record-breaking years in La Liga, and his involvement is expected to bring unprecedented global attention to the Andalusian club.
Currently competing in the Spanish second division, UD Almería finds itself in a heated race for promotion, sitting in third place and trailing the league leaders by only a few points. Ronaldo’s arrival comes at a pivotal moment as the team pushes for a return to the top flight, where they could eventually face his former club, Real Madrid.
While the five-time Ballon d’Or winner continues to chase records on the pitch with Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, local reports in Spain are already buzzing with speculation about a potential “last dance.” With Almería’s promotion within reach, rumours have intensified that Ronaldo might not hang up his boots without wearing the red and white jersey of the club he now partially owns.
Whether as an investor or eventually as a player-owner, Ronaldo’s return to Spain has reignited the passion of a fanbase that never truly said goodbye to its most famous adopted son.
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