Apollo Management(US:APO) 智通财经网·2025-09-19 10:32Group 1 - The core point of the article is that Atletico Madrid is in advanced negotiations with Apollo Global Management for the sale of a controlling stake, valuing the club at approximately €2.5 billion (around $2.9 billion) [1][2] - Apollo Global Management may acquire control by purchasing shares from the club's CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin and President Enrique Cerezo, and possibly from Ares Management [1] - The existing management is expected to remain in place, and shareholders may only sell a portion of their stakes [1] Group 2 - Atletico Madrid requires at least €60 million in new capital to invest in the team and develop sports and leisure projects around the Metropolitano Stadium [2] - Apollo Global Management has secured a three-month exclusive investment period, which is set to expire in mid-October [2] - Apollo Global Management manages over $800 billion in assets and plans to establish a $5 billion sports investment fund [2] - The global sports sponsorship market is projected to reach $115 billion by 2025 and exceed $160 billion by 2030 at the current growth rate [2]