REAL MADRID superstar Thibaut Courtois is looking to buy an Italian football club through his investment company.
The Belgian goalkeeper, 34, has launched an ambitious bid to take full control of Serie C side Reggiana.
According to Sky Sport Italia and La Gazzetta dello Sport , Courtois’ investment fund NXTPLAY Capital has submitted a proposal to purchase 100 per cent of the club’s shares.
The private equity company was founded in 2025 by Courtois and business partner Gonzalo Vila.
It invests in sports, media, technology and consumer brands, with interests already in French club Le Mans FC and Belgian side KRC Genk.
But Courtois is now hoping to expand his portfolio by taking over Reggiana.
The former star has outlined his ambitious plans for the club, with youth development at the heart of the project.
He said: “We want to build something the people of Reggio Emilia can be proud of.
“Ambitious on the field, close to the community, and built to last.
“Giving young players the right environment to grow in will be at the centre of everything we do.”
However, a deal is far from complete, with Reggiana’s current owner Romano Amadei insisting the club has yet to receive a binding offer.
He confirmed NXTPLAY Capital’s interest but stressed that negotiations remain at an early stage.
Amadei said: “The shareholders await an irrevocable offer, accompanied by the necessary caution in the sale process.”
Courtois has enjoyed a glittering playing career, winning major honours with Chelsea and .
The Belgian joined Madrid from Chelsea in 2018 and has established himself as one of the world’s best goalkeepers.
And he could now follow several other high-profile footballers into club ownership as he looks to build a business empire away from the pitch.
But any takeover will depend on NXTPLAY Capital reaching an agreement with Reggiana’s current shareholders.
