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Atlas Begins New Era Under Grupo Prodi Ownership
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Atlas Begins New Era Under Grupo Prodi Ownership

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexican football club Atlas begins a new era under new ownership, Grupo Prodi.
  • Liga MX president Mikel Arriola welcomed the investment, highlighting the league's growth and the new owners' confidence in Mexico.
  • Atlas, celebrating its 110th anniversary, aims for continued success after being managed by Grupo Orlegi for seven years.

Club Atlas, one of Mexican football's most historic institutions, is embarking on a new chapter with Grupo Prodi taking over as its new owners. The official presentation of this organizational shift was led by Josรฉ Miguel Bejos, the club's president, alongside Mikel Arriola, president of Liga MX, and Pablo Lemus, the governor of Jalisco state.

They decided to invest in Mexican football because the League is going through a great moment of growth.

โ€” Josรฉ Miguel BejosPresident of Atlas, explaining the rationale behind Grupo Prodi's investment.

Grupo Prodi's investment signifies a belief in the burgeoning potential of Mexican football. Bejos stated that the decision to invest in the league stems from its current period of significant growth. Arriola echoed this sentiment, welcoming a family of successful entrepreneurs who demonstrate faith in Mexico and a keen interest in professional sports. He expressed pride in their understanding of the club's core identity and structure.

As Atlas approaches its 110th anniversary in August, this transition marks a significant organizational change after seven years under the management of Grupo Orlegi. Arriola emphasized that the new owners are inheriting a powerful brand with a deeply passionate fanbase, recalling the club's recent bicampeonato (two consecutive championships) as a testament to Atlas's standing in Mexican football.

A family of successful entrepreneurs arrives in Mexican football, who trust in their country and have turned their attention to professional sports, and that fills us with honor and pride. They understand the essence and the physiognomy of the club.

โ€” Mikel ArriolaPresident of Liga MX, welcoming the new ownership.

The new era for Atlas begins with their first match of the Apertura 2026 tournament scheduled for July 17, an away game against Leรณn.

The new owners have a very powerful brand in their hands, with a passionate fanbase that not long ago celebrated a bicampeonato, which represents the importance of Atlas in Mexican football.

โ€” Mikel ArriolaPresident of Liga MX, highlighting the club's value and fanbase.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.