Vinicius Junior Follows Mbappe’s Path with Takeover of Portuguese Club

• Brazil international Vinicius Junior has acquired a stake in Portuguese second-division club Alverca
• Last year, Kylian Mbappe made a similar move by purchasing a majority stake in French side Caen
• Meanwhile, Real Madrid will now turn their attention to Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Manchester City

Vinicius Junior has completed the takeover of Portuguese second-division club Alverca, following in the footsteps of his Real Madrid teammate Kylian Mbappe.

A consortium of Spanish and Brazilian investors, including the Brazilian star, has acquired the Liga Portugal 2 side after former owner Ricardo Vicintin sold his stake.

According to Record, the new ownership group will be officially presented in the coming weeks, with current CEO Matheus Ornelas set to manage the club until the end of the 2024-25 season.

Alverca confirmed the news in an official statement: “FC Alverca – Futebol, SAD hereby announces that Eng.

Ricardo Vicintin has sold his qualified stake in the public limited company to a group of Spanish and Brazilian investors.”

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With this move, Vinicius becomes the second active Real Madrid player to invest in a European club.

Last summer, Kylian Mbappe made headlines when he spent €20 million (£17m/$22m) to acquire a majority stake in French second-division side Caen.

What's next for Vinicius Jr?

The 24-year-old winger will now shift his focus back to the pitch as Real Madrid prepares to face Manchester City on Wednesday, February 19, in the decisive second leg of their Champions League knockout tie.

Football clubs owned by famous footballers

With Vinicius Junior set to become one of the youngest club owners, YEN.com.gh earlier examined other footballers who have made investments in teams.

While many footballers establish businesses and foundations, some choose to give back to the football community in a more direct way.

These players invest their money and time into becoming owner of professional football clubs, creating new avenues within the sport.

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Vinicius eyes Ballon d'Or success

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Vinicius has set his sights on winning the Ballon d’Or after clinching the 2024 FIFA The Best Men's Player of the Year Award.

The Real Madrid winger narrowly lost the prestigious accolade to Manchester City’s Rodri in October 2024.

Despite the setback, Vinicius remains hopeful about securing the honour in the future as he continues to build his legacy in the Spanish La Liga.

Source: YEN.com.gh