Atletico Madrid may not be up on the market, however CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin is in talks to promote a part of the membership to international buyers. Los Rojiblancos are searching for funding into their city mission on the land across the Metropolitano, which may open the door to additional offers.
Information broke final week that US funding group Apollo International Administration have been in talks with Atletico to purchase into the membership, with Gil Marin, President Enrique Cerezo, and Ares Administration diluting their shares. As issues stand, Atletico HoldCo presently personal 70% of the membership, whereas Quantum Pacific personal 28% . The concept could be to dilute Ares Administration’s 34% share in Atleti HoldCo., in addition to Cerezo’s 15%, whereas leaving Gil Marin as the bulk shareholder and thus nonetheless the principle decision-maker.
Saudi Arabia open door to multi-billion funding
The quantity talked about for the above deal was a possible €2.5b funding from Apollo. In response to VozPopuli, Saudi Arabia have communicated their curiosity in a possible deal, and a willingness to barter for a significant stake within the membership.
The Center Japanese oil energy are already linked to Los Rojiblancos by way of sponsorship, with Riyadh Air presently the principle shirt sponsor for the membership, in addition to their stadium sponsor. Riyadh Air are lastly anticipated to start out operation as an airline after two years of promoting on the Atletico shirt sooner or later this yr.
Growth of Atletico Sports activities Metropolis
The event of the Atletico Sports activities Metropolis could possibly be the impetus for adjustments within the possession. Already Atletico are establishing a watersports venue and seashore subsequent to the stadium, and have simply secured planning permission for a 20,000 capability live performance venue. The plans are for a sports activities complicated and coaching amenities to be constructed.
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Los Rojiblancos will entrance €120m of the associated fee, and can obtain €120m from the CVC deal in direction of the funds. Nevertheless they’re nonetheless looking for an extra €500m in funding to finish their plans, and are looking for to get that cash in earlier than this autumn. Each Apollo and Saudi Arabia may put money into that mission too.