RedBird reportedly targets 70% of Al-Nassr, with Ronaldo up to 20%
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on La Nouvelle Tribune
RedBird Capital Partners is reportedly negotiating to buy 70% of Al-Nassr, the Saudi football club, while Cristiano Ronaldo could acquire up to 20%. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is reportedly seeking first to clear a debt of 800 million riyals, or about 184 million euros, according to Bloomberg and Italian media.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is negotiating the sale of a majority stake in Al-Nassr, a Saudi football club, to US investment firm RedBird Capital Partners, which owns AC Milan and Toulouse FC. RedBird is reportedly targeting 70% of the club, while Cristiano Ronaldo could acquire up to 20%, according to Bloomberg on 20 October 2026.
The Portuguese striker had previously been linked to ownership of Al-Nassr in June 2025. Spanish newspaper Marca reported at the time that he could receive a 5% stake as part of his contract extension. The newly proposed stake, which could reach 20%, would therefore be higher than that initial estimate.
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