Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Atletico Madrid in Talks for €2.5 Billion Stake Sale
Atletico Madrid, a major Spanish soccer club, is looking for a new investor.
They are talking to Apollo Global Management, a big US investment firm, about selling most of the club.
The deal could be worth about €2.5 billion.
Atletico wants to invest more in players and infrastructure to stay competitive, but they are struggling on the field.
The current owners include a company controlled by Gil Marín and another owned by Idan Ofer.
The sale would be one of the largest foreign investments in Spanish football.
Atletico Madrid is reportedly in talks to sell a majority stake to Apollo Global Management.
The potential deal values the club at €2.5 billion.
Atletico is seeking new funding to remain competitive.
The club is currently 12th in the La Liga table.
The sale would be a significant foreign investment in Spanish football.
- Who
- Atletico Madrid and Apollo Global Management
- What
- Negotiations for Apollo to acquire a majority stake in Atletico Madrid
- When
- Reported in September 2025
- Where
- Spain
- Why
- Atletico seeking investment amid on-field struggles
- Club
- Atletico Madrid
- Potential Buyer
- Apollo Global Management
- Stake
- Majority
- Valuation
- €2.5 billion
- Current La Liga Ranking
- 12th