Real Madrid star Courtois eyes Italian club Reggiana in full‑ownership bid

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has reportedly tabled a bid to acquire Italian club AC Reggiana 1919.

Players acquiring stakes in clubs has become the latest trend, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo among the high‑profile examples.

The offer, made through his company Nxtplay Capital and partner Gonzalo Vila, aims to purchase 100% of the Serie C side.

Courtois already holds stakes in Spanish side Extremadura and French side Le Mans, but this would be his first full ownership.

According to, Courtois’ company has spent months analysing the team, the city and the surrounding area.

The process has involved meetings with local businesses, several visits to Reggiana and regular contact with existing partners.

Both the region and the club have been identified as having scope for growth.

Acquiring Reggiana would also link Courtois to former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, who began his coaching career at the club in the 1995/96 season.

The bid is currently the only one on the table, so any deal remains some way from completion.