Thibaut Courtois submitted a takeover bid for Serie B club Reggiana on Thursday, as Calciomio reported based on coverage from La Gazzetta dello Sport.
The Real Madrid goalkeeper acts through Nxtplay Capital, an investment platform he co-founded with Gonzalo Vila. The group has previously acquired stakes in European clubs including Genk, Le Mans, and Extremadura.
Spanish investors had earlier held discussions with Reggiana officials via intermediary Andrea Radrizzani. Current club owners, led by president Amadei, acknowledged the interest from Courtois and his partners but noted they have not yet received a binding offer.
Reggiana leadership awaits an irrevocable proposal paired with required financial guarantees before proceeding with any sale. The club’s cautious stance stems from the tenure of former baseball champion Mike Piazza, who owned the team from 2016 to 2018 prior to its bankruptcy.
Despite recent relegation struggles, supporters purchased more than 6,000 season tickets over the summer. Current management insists on strict financial vetting to prevent past financial instability from repeating.
“Au cours de ma carrière, j’ai pu constater ce qu’un club représente pour sa ville. Avec Nxtplay, nous voulons construire quelque chose dont les habitants de Reggio d’Émilie pourront être fiers : ambitieux sur le terrain, proche de la communauté et conçu pour durer,” Courtois told Calciomio regarding the investment goals.
“Nous avons présenté une offre sérieuse et sommes prêts à avancer sans perdre de temps. La Reggiana mérite de la stabilité et une direction claire,” Gonzalo Vila told Calciomio.
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