LALIGA EA Sports: Apollo Sports Capital (USA) becomes a majority shareholder in Club Atlético de Madrid

Club Atlético de Madrid (LALIGA EA Sports) "and its major shareholders - Miguel Ángel Gil (CEO), Enrique Cerezo (president), Quantum Pacific Group and Ares Management funds - have reached an agreement for Apollo Sports Capital (ASC), the global sports investment company of Apollo, to become the club's majority shareholder," announced the latter on 10/11/2025.

As part of the agreement, which "is expected to be completed in Q1 2026", the two Spaniards will retain their positions within the Madrid team. "As long-term investors, ASC and the existing shareholders will partner with Atlético de Madrid's management to enhance the club's financial strength, sporting competitiveness and community impact."

Atlético de Madrid will be the "flagship majority equity investment" of Apollo Global Management's entity launched in September 2025, and its acquisition is "not part of a multi-club control ownership strategy."

The injection of additional shareholder capital is planned as part of the club's infrastructure projects, including the Ciudad del Deporte, the future training centre adjacent to the…