Vinicius Junior becomes club owner in Brazil: Real Madrid star’s new project

Real Madrid and Brazil national team star Vinicius Junior has opened a new chapter in his entrepreneurial activities. The 24-year-old footballer this time acquired a football club in his homeland, further expanding his investments in the sports sector.

According to the well-known French publication "Foot Mercato," Vinicius has become the new owner of the Brazilian club "Athletic," located in the state of Minas Gerais. The team competes in Brazil’s second division, Serie B. Financial details of the deal have not been disclosed yet.

The Athletic club from São João del-Rei has a long history and was founded in 1909. The club’s achievements have been modest so far: in 2023, they won their first and only trophy, the Minas Gerais State Super Cup. Currently, the club is playing for the first time in its history in Brazil's Serie B in the 2025 season.

This investment by Vinicius Junior is not his first venture in sports entrepreneurship. It is known that the Real Madrid star also owns a stake in the Portuguese second-division club Alverca. Decisions like these demonstrate Vinicius’s desire to further establish his name not only as a footballer but also as a successful businessman.

Such projects by Vinicius have become a clear example of how famous European footballers invest in the development of sports in their homeland. This initiative could significantly contribute to the financial and sporting growth of the Athletic club.

The editorial team at Zamin.uz continues to inform its readers about interesting developments in the world of football, particularly the off-field activities of star players. How will Vinicius Junior’s new project impact the future of Brazilian football? Only time will tell. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!