Saudi Arabia consider multi-billion investment in Atletico Madrid
News broke last week that US investment group Apollo Global Management were in talks with Atletico to buy into the club, with Gil Marin, President Enrique Cerezo, and Ares Management diluting their shares. As things stand, Atletico HoldCo currently own 70% of the club, while Quantum Pacific own 28% . The idea would be to dilute Ares Management's 34% share in Atleti HoldCo., as well as Cerezo's 15%, while leaving Gil Marin as the majority shareholder and thus still the main decision-maker.
Saudi Arabia open door to multi-billion investment
The number mentioned for the above deal was a potential €2.5b investment from Apollo. According to VozPopuli, Saudi Arabia have communicated their interest in a potential deal, and a willingness to negotiate for a major stake in the club.
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The Middle Eastern oil power are already linked to Los Rojiblancos through sponsorship, with Riyadh Air currently the main shirt sponsor for the club, as well as their stadium sponsor. Riyadh Air are finally expected to start operation as an airline after two years of advertising on the Atletico shirt at some point this year.
Development of Atletico Sports City
The development of the Atletico Sports City could be the impetus for changes in the ownership. Already Atletico are constructing a watersports venue and beach next to the stadium, and have just secured planning permission for a 20,000 capacity concert venue. The plans are for a sports complex and training facilities to be built.
Los Rojiblancos will front €120m of the cost, and will receive €120m from the CVC deal towards the budget. However they are still seeking a further €500m in investment to complete their plans, and are seeking to get that money in before this autumn. Both Apollo and Saudi Arabia could invest in that project too.
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