Apollo Sports Capital Set to Acquire Majority Stake in Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid Valued at €2.5 Billion After New Investment Deal
The valuation of Atlético Madrid will reach about €2.5 billion (around £2.2 billion).
Growing Interest in Sports
This deal shows continued interest from private equity firms that see stable income in sports clubs.
Leadership Continues
Atlético Madrid confirmed that CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín and President Enrique Cerezo will stay in their roles and keep their shares. The financing is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2026.
Investment Background
Reports in September showed that an American investment firm aimed to gain influence in Atlético by buying shares from Gil Marín, Cerezo, and possibly from Ares Management.
Currently, Atlético HoldCo owns 70% of the club. The structure is:
- Gil Marin: 50.8%;
- Ares Management: 34%;
- Cerezo: 15.2%.
Quantum Pacific holds another 27.8% outside this group.
Future Commitment
Jim Miller, co-head of Ares Sport and a director on the Atlético HoldCo board, said they remain committed as minority investors and will continue to support the club’s development.
Legal support for the investment came from A&O Shearman, while ECIJA represented Gil Marín and Cerezo.