Atletico Madrid and its main partners announced they have reached an agreement for Apollo Sports Capital, a subsidiary of Apollo Global, to become the largest shareholder in the club. Under the agreement, both Miguel Ángel Gil and Enrique Cerezo will continue to lead the club as CEO and president, remaining shareholders to ensure the continuity of vision and management, according to the official Atletico Madrid website.

The new investment aims to enhance Atletico Madrid's position among the elite European clubs and support its ambition for sustainable success at both sporting and financial levels, serving millions of fans around the world. Apollo will collaborate with current shareholders and the club's management to enhance the financial strength, sporting competitiveness, and community impact of the club.

The group also intends to inject additional capital to support the club's long-term plans, including the development of Atletico Madrid teams and major infrastructure projects such as the Ciudad del Deporte project, a sports and entertainment complex next to the Metropolitano Stadium, to become a global destination for sports, culture, and entertainment, according to the club's official website.

Club CEO Miguel Ángel Gil stated, "We are proud to welcome a new partner committed to the club, as Apollo Sports Capital respects the history and traditions of Atletico Madrid and its fans, while adding new strength and enthusiasm to support our growth and competitiveness."

Apollo partner and co-portfolio manager Rob Givens explained that the investment comes to support the team and the local community, improve the fan experience, and develop Ciudad del Deporte, emphasizing that this step will contribute to creating significant value for the club and the local economy. The deal is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026, according to the official Atletico Madrid website.