Ronaldinho expresses interest in purchasing AS Monaco basketball team

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho, backed by the Algerian investment fund Clayton Sport, has officially expressed his intention to acquire the Monaco basketball club. According to reports from L'Equipe, a formal letter of interest was sent to the club’s General Manager, Oleksiy Yefimov, on Monday, August 9, 2026.

This development comes at a critical time for the Monegasque club, which is currently facing significant financial difficulties. The entry of Ronaldinho and his partners into the bidding process coincides with ongoing negotiations involving former NBA player Jamal Mashburn. Sources indicate that the club had previously announced it was nearing a deal for the transfer of ownership to Mashburn, while the urgency to resolve the team's status is increasing as time constraints become more pressing.

While multiple parties are now linked to the acquisition, the club's management has not yet confirmed which proposal will be accepted or if the competing bids will lead to a formal auction. The situation remains fluid as the organization seeks a resolution to its dire financial circumstances.