Sports · Soccer · published 2026-10-08 · via Sports Illustrated

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Joins Atlético Madrid Ownership Group

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has become a minority shareholder in Atlético Madrid. The club did not disclose the size or value of his investment. Gilgeous-Alexander said he was excited to join the Spanish club and cited its long history in European soccer.

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The NBA standout already has sports-business experience. In February 2026 he joined the ownership group of Hamilton’s TD Coliseum, his Ontario hometown, with aims tied to local economic and cultural growth and SGA Foundation social programs. His basketball résumé includes 2025 NBA title, regular-season MVP, scoring crown and Finals MVP; he repeated as MVP in 2026, becoming the 14th player to win in consecutive seasons, and Sports Illustrated named him 2025 Sportsperson of the Year.

Atlético is in a new corporate phase. Apollo Sports Capital completed its majority purchase in March 2026, while Miguel Ángel Gil and Enrique Cerezo stayed as CEO and president. Planned investments cover club teams and the Ciudad del Deporte development beside Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The club has more than 120 years of history.

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