Two-time NBA MVP Gilgeous-Alexander buys stake in Atlético Madrid

📰 One of the NBA's biggest stars, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is now a shareholder in Atlético Madrid. 📌 Key points 🏀 Gilgeous-Alexander has joined Atlético Madrid's ownership group. 🤐 Neither the club nor the player disclosed the size of the stake. 🏆 He is a 2025 NBA champion and a two-time regular-season MVP. 🏢 Atlético's majority owner is US investment firm Apollo Global Management. 🌍 LeBron James has invested in Liverpool and Kevin Durant in PSG. 📝 What happened 🏀 Atlético and Gilgeous-Alexander announced the investment on social media on 8 October. The 28-year-old Canadian guard plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder. 💬 "I'm excited to officially join Atlético Madrid's ownership group," he said. "This is a club with a long-standing presence at the top of European football." 🤝 The club said he shares its values of "ambition, excellence and the belief that every result must be earned". No figures were given for the investment. 🏢 According to ESPN, Atlético have been majority-owned by Apollo Global Management since last year. 📊 By the numbers • Gilgeous-Alexander's age: 28 • NBA regular-season MVP: twice (2024-25, 2025-26) • NBA title and Finals MVP: 2025 • Size of stake: undisclosed 🔭 Why it matters After LeBron James (Liverpool) and Kevin Durant (PSG), another NBA superstar is putting money into European football. It should also help US-backed Atlético raise their profile in North America. On the pitch, Atlético visit Alavés on 10 October.