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NBA star Gilgeous-Alexander joins Atletico Madrid ownership

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 13:24 · Archive

NBA champion Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has joined the ownership group at Spanish top-flight club Atletico Madrid.

NBA champion Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has joined the ownership group at Atletico Madrid, the Spanish top-flight club announced on Friday. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard becomes the latest North American sports star to take an interest in soccer.

Atletico did not reveal the size of Gilgeous-Alexander's stake. The club said his investment 'reflects an interest in the club's long-term vision and international growth'. Gilgeous-Alexander said: '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.'

Atletico described the partnership as 'grounded in shared values: ambition, excellence and the belief that every result must be earned.' Gilgeous-Alexander joins other North American sports figures in owning parts of European football clubs. LeBron James became a part-owner of the Fenway Sports Group in 2021, which owns the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool. NFL player Tom Brady is a minority owner of Birmingham, an English second-tier team.

Atletico currently sits second in La Liga standings and plays away at Alaves on Saturday.

NBA star Gilgeous-Alexander joins Atletico Madrid ownership
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In this story: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander · Atletico Madrid · Oklahoma City Thunder · LeBron James · Tom Brady · Spain

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