On Oct. 8, Atlético de Madrid announced Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had joined its ownership group. The club did not disclose how much he paid or what percentage he holds.

“This is a club with a long-standing presence at the top of European football, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of its future,” Gilgeous-Alexander said.

Apollo Sports Capital closed a majority stake (~55%) in March 2026 at about €2.5 billion valuation. Quantum Pacific (~25%), Gil Marín and Cerezo remain.

Atlético is building a ~€350 million sports and entertainment district next to the Metropolitano. The stadium hosts the 2027 Champions League final.

Madrid is one of 12 target cities for the proposed NBA-FIBA European league. Apollo has been linked to early financing talks — no bid yet, and Real Madrid basketball is the favorite.

He joins LeBron (Liverpool/FSG), Durant (PSG), Nash and Kerr (Mallorca), Kidd (Everton), Westbrook (Leeds) and others — most as small minority checks.

Photo by All-Pro Reels, CC-BY-4.0, resized. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives for the Thunder at Washington, January 2022.

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