Bernard Arnault Eyes Minority Stake In Real Madrid As Pérez Prepares Historic Investment Announcement

LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault, the world’s fifth-richest individual, is seriously interested in acquiring a minority share in Real Madrid as the club prepares to open itself to external investment for the first time in its 122-year history.

Club president Florentino Pérez will formally present the plan tomorrow, November 23, 2025, at the annual general assembly of socios at the Santiago Bernabéu.

The proposal involves creating a new corporate entity through which Real Madrid would sell between 5-10% of its shares, potentially valuing the club at €10 billion and raising €500 million to €1 billion. Arnault is reportedly ready to invest up to €1 billion for a 10% stake.

The move would allow the club to generate fresh capital while preserving member ownership and control, following a model similar to German clubs. LVMH already has strong ties with Real Madrid as the official kit supplier since June 2025.

Other potential investors include Sixth Street (already involved in the Bernabéu renovation) and an unnamed U.S. conglomerate.

The plan requires approval from the club’s 100,000 socios, who have historically resisted any form of privatization. If passed, it would mark the end of Real Madrid as a purely member-owned institution and open a new era for one of football’s biggest clubs.