Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior has spearheaded a £6.7million takeover of Portuguese second-tier club FC Alverca.
The Real Madrid star finalized the deal just days before their crucial Champions League play-off against Manchester City.
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He led a group of investors from Brazil and Spain to complete the purchase.
Alverca are now targeting promotion to the top flight under their new ownership.
FC Alverca confirmed: "(Previous owner) Ricardo Vicintin has sold his qualified stake in the public limited company to a group of investors.
"More information on the matter will be communicated in due course."