The Brazilian football star Vinicius Junior, who does service for Real Madrid, has successfully led an investor group to acquire a majority stake in FC Alverca, the Portuguese second-division club. The investment potential is expected to reach around €8 million to attain 70-80% shares of the club that were earlier in control by Ricardo Vicintin.
FC Alverca: A New Era
FC Alverca, based around Lisbon, had been making the strides in Liga Portugal 2 and has now all set for promotion to the Primeira Liga. With such willing investment from Vinicius and his co-investors, a vision to reach the club’s new heights in the Portuguese football landscape emerges.
Vinicius Jr Holds Infinite Potential for the Club
Vinicius Jr, Real Madrid’s star player, is known much beyond his prowess on the field. Well, he is one among a bunch of athletes that are now entering the business of owning clubs as they enlarge their territories following FC Alverca’s investment.
He looks to use his role in FC Alverca to help put the club on the football map, get decent players, and rejuvenate the club setup. This is aligned towards an ambition to take FC Alverca back into the top echelon of Portuguese football.
Timing of Acquisition
This announcement came just in time for Real Madrid’s all-important Champions League playoff with Manchester City. Despite a busy playing schedule, Vinicius seems to be keenly keeping an eye on football developments, showing long-term vision even beyond his playing days.
What Next For FC Alverca?
The first and foremost question is how much of an effect this investment is going to have. Promotion to the Primeira Liga remains the club’s academic goal, and with it would need a substantive organizational plan, financially sound support-wise and with possible reinforcement, FC Alverca might soon be competing at the upper echelon in Portugal.
How changes occur in FC Alverca as Vinicius Jr.’s ownership unfolds will be closely watched in the football world in coming seasons.