Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has joined Atlético Madrid’s ownership group, adding an NBA champion and back-to-back MVP to the club’s shareholder base. He said he was happy to officially join the group, and Atlético described the move as part of its long-term vision and international growth. The amount and percentage of his stake were not disclosed.
Gilgeous-Alexander's comments on the move
Speaking to Foot Mercato, Gilgeous-Alexander said: "I am very happy to officially join the shareholder group of Atlético de Madrid". In comments quoted by A Bola, he added: "I am excited to officially join the Atlético Madrid shareholders' group. This is a club with a long history at the top of European football and I appreciate the opportunity to be part of its future".
The ownership move fits the kind of global reach Atlético are chasing. The club sits second in La Liga with 16 points from 7 matches, and its recent league form is WWWLW. One of those wins was the 2-1 victory over Real Madrid on 2026-09-20, a result that underlines how strong the team has looked domestically while this off-field move lands.
Atlético's wider push
The investment does not come with a public valuation attached, but it does give Atlético another headline name beyond football. The club's description of the move as a step in its long-term vision and international growth is consistent with that direction, even if the financial detail remains private.
What stands out is the profile of the new shareholder. Gilgeous-Alexander is not arriving as a ceremonial name only, he is a reigning NBA force who has chosen to align himself with Atlético's ownership group. The next thing to watch is whether the club adds any further detail about the move, but for now the formal announcement stops at the stake size and percentage not being disclosed.
Written by Daniel Hartley with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 3 outlets. How we work →
