The former Brazilian football virtuoso and his investment fund are reportedly interested in taking over the club from the Principality, which is drowning in debt and has been expelled from all professional competitions.
Former Brazilian football star Ronaldinho could be making one of the most unconventional business moves in the sports world. According to information published by France's L'Équipe, the legendary player and his investment fund have shown serious interest in taking over the basketball club Monaco, which is in the midst of a severe financial crisis.
Monaco is going through one of the deepest crises in its history. Estimates from June pointed to debts of €24 million, with total liabilities exceeding €20 million. Due to unpaid obligations to agents and business partners, the club had already faced sporting sanctions during the season.
The situation escalated this summer when Monaco was expelled from all professional tiers of French basketball for the 2026/27 season. The reason was simple: the club failed to provide the necessary financial guarantees to continue operations, putting its very survival in question.
Just when the future of the Principality club seemed entirely uncertain, news emerged of Ronaldinho's interest. His investment fund has reportedly already secured the necessary funds for the takeover and maintains strong relations with authorities in Monaco, positioning the Brazilian as a potential savior.
If this deal goes through, Ronaldinho would make an extraordinary leap from football to basketball. However, he is not the only interested investor-several other potential buyers are in the race for the club, and there is no official confirmation as of yet.
The entire takeover process must be completed within a very tight timeframe. The procedure must receive approval from the French Olympic Committee (CNOSF) no later than August 19. Only then will it be known whether Ronaldinho will indeed become the owner of a club that has established itself in recent years as one of France's strongest basketball teams and a regular participant in the EuroLeague.
