Apollo Sports Capitals complete acquisition of majority stake in Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid fans display a flag in the stands
Atletico Madrid fans display a flag in the standsReuters / Juan Medina

Atletico Madrid said on ⁠Thursday that US fund Apollo's sports investment arm Apollo ‌Sports Capital had completed the acquisition ‌of a majority stake ‌in the Spanish soccer club.

Apollo ‌Sports Capital agreed in November ‌to become the majority shareholder in the top-tier club.

As ‌part of the transaction, the ⁠Quantum ‌Pacific Group will retain nearly all ​of its previously-held stake as the second-largest shareholder, ​the club said in a statement.

A source with knowledge ⁠of the ​deal told Reuters that Quantum Pacific will own a stake of around 25% in ‌Atletico after the deal.

The new board will include five directors from Apollo, two from Quantum Pacific and A&O Sherman partner Antonio Vazquez-Guillen, the club said.

Former Atletico player and World Cup winner David Villa ‌will also join the ​board.

Atletico's shareholders also approved an ‌increase of equity and strategic capital up to an additional 100 million euros ($116 million) to support the club's ⁠investments.

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