Vinícius Jr Acquires Portuguese Football Club

Real Madrid’s star forward Vinícius Jr has made headlines off the pitch by acquiring FC Alverca, a club competing in Portugal’s second division. According to reports, the Brazilian player, along with a group of investors from his home country, has purchased a majority stake in the club. While the financial details of the transaction remain undisclosed, the move has been officially confirmed by FC Alverca.

The club released a statement announcing that engineer Ricardo Vicintin has sold his significant shareholding to a consortium of Spanish and Brazilian investors. Sources suggest that Vicintin, the former majority owner, has transferred approximately 80% of the club’s ownership to Vinícius and his co-investors. The identities of the other new owners are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks. In the interim, Matheus Ornelas, the club’s CEO, will oversee operations.

FC Alverca, based in Alverca do Ribatejo on the outskirts of Lisbon, is currently performing well in the Segunda Liga, Portugal’s second tier. They occupy the second position in the league table, just two points behind the leaders. With the top two teams earning promotion, Alverca is in a strong position to potentially secure a spot in Portugal’s top flight next season.

This acquisition aligns with a growing trend among current and former footballers venturing into club ownership. Recent examples include Kylian Mbappé’s investment in French club Caen, David Beckham’s ownership of Inter Miami in the USA, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s stake in Sweden’s Hammarby. Vinícius Jr’s move into football club ownership at a young age demonstrates his ambition to make an impact in the sport beyond his playing career.