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NBA MVP Gilgeous-Alexander buys stake in Atlético Madrid
October 8, 2026 at 09:58 PM
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3 reports · 1 in Arabic, 2 in English
Two-time NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has joined Atlético Madrid as a shareholder and investor, the Spanish club announced Thursday.
- Atlético Madrid announced Thursday that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Gilgeous-Alexander has become a shareholder in the club.
- Gilgeous-Alexander said he is excited to officially join the ownership group and grateful to be part of the club's future.
- Atlético, majority owned by US fund Apollo Global Management since last year, did not disclose the size of the stake.
- Gilgeous-Alexander, 28, won the 2025 NBA Finals MVP and a second league MVP title in 2026.


