Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), the owners of Paris Saint-Germain, may soon add another club to their growing football empire — this time in Spain.
According to reports, the Qatari fund is once again considering a takeover of Malaga CF, a historic club currently struggling in Spain’s Segunda División.
A Long-Standing Interest
QSI had already been linked to Malaga in 2023, but the idea is now gaining traction. Malaga, currently 15th in the second tier and under financial strain, is undergoing court-appointed management. Despite their troubled situation, QSI sees a number of attractive factors:
- A rich footballing history
- Renovation projects for La Rosaleda stadium
- Malaga’s status as a 2030 World Cup host city
- Strong youth development infrastructure
- A highly attractive tourism destination
“Exploring Opportunities”
QSI has officially confirmed to RMC Sport that it is “exploring multiple investment opportunities in Europe and the Americas.” The Qatari group already owns 21.67% of Portuguese side SC Braga and has been linked to other potential partnerships and takeovers.
Interestingly, Malaga is currently partly owned by BlueBay (49%) and Abdullah Al Thani — a distant cousin of the Emir of Qatar — making the potential acquisition even more plausible.
If the deal goes through, QSI would further expand its multi-club model, echoing strategies used by City Football Group and Red Bull — with PSG at the top of the pyramid.
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