La Liga giants Atlético Madrid have this week received investment courtesy of one of the most recognisable names in the world of basketball.

This comes amid confirmation that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, often referred to as ‘SGA’, has become a shareholder at the Metropolitano.

For those not familiar with his name, Gilgeous-Alexander is a Canadian basketball player, who currently plies his trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The 28-year-old is the reigning two-time NBA ‘MVP’, an award handed to the player considered the very best in the association for the previous season.

As alluded to above, though, Gilgeous-Alexander’s sporting interests evidently span well beyond the confines of the world of basketball.

As per a statement across the website and social media platforms of La Liga heavyweights Atlético Madrid:

‘Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bets on Atlético de Madrid and joins as an investor in our club.

“I am excited to officially join the group of shareholders of Atlético de Madrid. This is a club with a long history at the top of European football, and I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of its future,” declared the winner of two consecutive MVP awards and NBA champion.’