In recent years, football has witnessed a growing trend of former stars transitioning from the field to investing in clubs, rather than taking the traditional route of full-time coaching.

This shift is seen as part of the evolving relationship between football and business, where big names are increasingly playing a pivotal role in boardrooms and ownership.

One of the most notable examples of this is the Spaniard Cesc Fabregas, who entered the world of ownership through the Italian club Como, before later taking on a coaching role within the club.

The Englishman David Beckham is considered one of the prominent investors in football, as he owns a stake in the American club Inter Miami, in addition to his involvement in the ownership of Salford City.

Other names have also emerged in this field, such as the Welshman Gareth Bale, alongside the Spaniard Gerard Piqué, who owns the Andorra club, the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo, and the Frenchman Kylian Mbappé, who have ventured into investing in various clubs around the world. This step reflects a clear change in the path after retirement.

Experts believe that this trend is not limited to the financial aspect alone, but also offers former players the opportunity to stay within the game through new roles that combine football expertise and management.

Experts in sports economics assert that having big names within ownership structures provides clubs with media momentum and greater appeal, even before any acquisition deal is officially completed.