Alverca, Primeira Liga team, was acquired by Vini Jr, Real Madrid player. The acquisition was announced by the Portuguese club in an official note.
What happened?
The engineer Ricardo Vicintin, former majority shareholder of Alverca, decided to dissociate himself from the business and sold his share (around 70% or 80% of the total enterprise) to a group of Spanish and Brazilian investors.
Who are the new owners?
The names of the buyers have not been officially announced by Alverca, but Portuguese newspapers such as 'A Bola' and 'Record' claim that it is Vini Jr along with other investors.
What is the current situation of Alverca?
Alverca currently ranks second in the Liga Portugal 2, two points behind leader Tondela. The team that spent five seasons in the top tier of Portuguese football may return to the spotlight if they maintain their current position or win the title of the second division.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| League position | 11th in Primeira Liga |
| Points | 39 |
| Wins | 10 |
| Losses | 15 |
| Last result | Famalicao 1-0 Alverca (2026-05-16) |
What comes next?
Matheus Ornelas, current CEO of the club, will be responsible for managing the team until the end of the season. With the acquisition of the club by Vini Jr, Alverca may have a new boost to return to the top tier of Portuguese football.
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