"If I'm allowed to dream, I would say Cristiano Ronaldo, no doubt. He is the only figure in the history of football who can make a difference to any project."
"Almeria were bought out by the controversial Turki Al-Sheikh in summer 2019 and had a two-year spell in La Liga from 2022 to 2024, when they were relegated back down to the Segunda Division. They underwent a second takeover last summer, with another Saudi businessman, Mohamed Al-Khereiji, purchasing the club from Al-Sheikh."
"Almeria are currently third in the league, just two points behind league leaders Racing Santander and one point off second-placed Castellon. The top two go up automatically, with the next four entering into a play-off, giving gives Ronaldo a realistic shot at being a co-owner of a Spanish top-flight side next season."
Cristiano Ronaldo has invested in Almeria, a Spanish second-division club, acquiring a 25 percent stake alongside Saudi businessman Mohamed Al-Khereiji. This investment follows a trend of former elite players acquiring ownership stakes in clubs, including the Class of 92 at Salford City, David Beckham at Inter Miami, and Luka Modric at Swansea City. Almeria was previously owned by Turki Al-Sheikh and spent two seasons in La Liga before relegation in 2024. Al-Khereiji, the current owner, previously expressed his desire to bring Ronaldo into the project. Currently third in the Segunda Division standings, Almeria has a realistic opportunity to achieve promotion to Spain's top flight next season.
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