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Budget, timeframe, location and involvement. We agree the criteria with you before starting the search.
SPORT · WEALTH · TOURISM
Your career
creates value.
Build its future.
Bring your competitive discipline to your next investment. We help you acquire tourism properties with a strategy tailored to you.
For athletes and their professional teams in Spain.
A LONG-TERM VIEWYour next step
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FROM THE PITCH TO YOUR NEXT PROJECT
Your sport. Your career.
A vision for the future.
For professionals across sport and the people supporting them. Whether you compete individually or as part of a team, your discipline and goals are the starting point for exploring a tourism investment.
after the match.
Football, tennis, basketball, athletics, cycling, golf, swimming, motorsport and many other disciplines. An approach open to all sport.
YOUR TALENT. A NEW DIRECTION.
Think beyond
next season.
A sporting career has its own rhythm. Your investment should reflect your goals, liquidity and the time you want to commit. We start by listening.
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Choose carefully
We find hotels, campsites and other tourism properties. We assess each opportunity and the terms of the transaction.
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Support you through acquisition
Viewings, negotiation and coordination with your advisers. We can also explore finding an operator.
FROM PERFORMANCE TO WEALTH
Real projects.
Carefully considered decisions.
We explore properties in Spain and Andorra based on your profile and each transaction's availability. Shortlists are shared individually.
Hotels
Urban, resort and boutique hotels. We assess location, operations, property condition and the operator's position.
Campsites & glamping
Outdoor tourism projects, with attention to licences, facilities and seasonality.
Tourist apartments
Buildings and groups of units, with analysis of applicable regulations and management.
Development projects
Renovation or repositioning opportunities, subject to technical, financial and planning feasibility.
ATHLETES AND THEIR TEAMS
Your team is also
part of the plan.
Agents, representatives, lawyers and advisers: we work with the people who know the athlete and their priorities.
If you are seeking opportunities for a client, we establish the scope of collaboration, confidential handling of information and transaction terms from the outset.
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EVERY STEP HAS A PURPOSE
From the first conversation
to an informed decision.
STRATEGY BEYOND COMPETITION
Good decisions
start with preparation.
We get to know you
Goals, investment capacity and preferences. Your representative or adviser can join you.
We shortlist
We present options that match the brief and share documentation subject to availability and confidentiality.
We assess
We coordinate commercial, technical, legal and financial reviews with the relevant professionals.
We negotiate and move forward
We support you with terms and completion. We assess management by an operator if you need it.
THE EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE PROJECT
Sport is your world.
Tourism properties are ours.
An Esperio Pirineus initiative
Esperio specialises in hotel consultancy and investment, tourism property acquisitions and brokerage with direct owners. Deportistas Inversores brings this approach to the sports sector.
Scope and fees are agreed for each engagement. Investment decisions always rest with the client, supported by analysis and their advisers.
Discover Esperio ↗NEWS · SPAIN · 2026
From the pitch
to hotel investment.
Recent reports involving well-known names in Spain. Hotel acquisitions and development: each transaction has its own scope.
· Forbes Travel
Pedri buys Hotel Villa de Barajas in Madrid
A hotel acquisition in Madrid through Pedrineta S.L., according to Forbes.
Read the documented report →
· Hosteltur
ME Málaga: the hotel project linked to Gerard Piqué
Official opening in 2026 of a hotel developed by Kerad EB and operated by Meliá.
Read the documented report →Dates refer to source publication. Images show the hotel, project property or report context; sources are linked in each profile.
SPORT · BUSINESS · TOURISM
Athletes who have already
moved into hotels.
Documented cases of athletes involved in hotels, with priority given to Spain. Explore the properties, brands and types of involvement: ownership, development or indirect investment.
23 documented hotel projects: 19 in Spain, one in Andorra, one in Scotland and two in Mexico. The new Nadal and Lopetegui profiles document hotel ownership or acquisitions. One athlete may participate in several projects; these profiles do not represent 23 different athletes.
FOOTBALL / MADRID01
Pedri
Pedri buys Hotel Villa de Barajas in Madrid
Hotel acquisition through a holding companyForbes reports that Pedri bought Hotel Villa de Barajas through Pedrineta S.L. for €4.2 million. The hotel has 41 rooms and is close to Madrid airport and IFEMA.
An investment in urban accommodation serving airport travellers and trade fair visitors.
Source: Forbes Travel · 20 June 2026 ↗Read the report and full case study ↗FOOTBALL / MÁLAGA02
Gerard Piqué
ME Málaga: the hotel project linked to Gerard Piqué
Hotel development linked to his investment groupME Málaga celebrated its official opening in May 2026. Hosteltur reports project investment of around €44 million and attributes construction to Kerad EB, part of Gerard Piqué's investment group. The hotel operates under the ME by Meliá brand.
The report distinguishes the developer from the operator: the figure relates to the project, rather than a personal contribution by Piqué. The hotel began operating in December 2025.
Source: Hosteltur · 29 May 2026 ↗Read the report and full case study ↗
CALA MILLOR, MALLORCA03
Rafa Nadal
Iberostar Cala Millor · Hotel ownership in Mallorca
Documented hotel acquisition / ownershipIberostar identified Rafa Nadal as the hotel's owner in its May 2015 opening announcement. The property was renovated and began operating under the hotel chain.
Property ownership with operation by a specialist. This investment is separate from the ZEL brand; the source establishes ownership in 2015.
Official Iberostar announcement · 14/05/2015 ↗Investment and conversion · Preferente · 2014 ↗View the full hotel profile ↗
FOOTBALL / MADRID AND OTHER DESTINATIONS04
Cristiano Ronaldo
Pestana CR7 · An international partnership
Business partnership with PestanaCristiano Ronaldo and Dionísio Pestana formed their partnership in 2015. The official website lists hotels in Funchal, Lisbon, Madrid, New York and Marrakech. In Spain, Pestana CR7 Gran Vía Madrid has 168 rooms, according to the city's official tourism information.
The model: developing a hotel business with a specialist partner. The partnership alone does not establish registered ownership of every property.
Official source: Pestana CR7 ↗Hotel in Spain: Madrid Tourism ↗View the full case study ↗
FOOTBALL / SAN SEBASTIÁN05
Gerard Piqué
Axel Hotel · Investment in the property
Shared ownership and lease to an operatorIn May 2024, El Confidencial reported the acquisition, through Kerad and alongside other investors, of the building converted into Axel Hotel San Sebastián. According to that report, the company linked to the footballer receives rental income from the Axel chain.
The model: investing in a hotel property and entrusting its operation to a specialist. This profile covers the transaction documented in 2024 and does not assert a current ownership percentage.
El Confidencial · 08/05/2024 ↗View the full case study ↗
FOOTBALL / HOTEL INVESTMENT IN SPAIN06
Ronaldo Nazário, Juan Mata and Fernando Llorente
Mistral · Indirect investment in hotels
Investment through a property companyThe business press reported the three footballers as shareholders in Mistral Iberia Real Estate and the creation of Mistral Costa Real Estate for hotel investment in 2021. Mistral's corporate website lists ATOM Hoteles, specialising in Spanish hotel properties, among its investments.
The model: channelling hotel investment through a company and its holdings. The athletes' connections are documented in historical sources; no current percentage or direct ownership of each hotel is asserted.
Source: Invertia · 17/02/2021 ↗Official source: Mistral holdings ↗View the full case study ↗
SITGES, BARCELONA07
Leo Messi
MiM Sitges · A hotel on the Barcelona coast
Hotel ownership · Operated with MeliáMiM Sitges is part of Leo Messi's hotel portfolio. Meliá's announcement includes it in the agreement to manage all six MiM hotels from November 2025.
This profile covers one specific hotel in the MiM portfolio, which comprises six properties.
Meliá announcement · 06/10/2025 ↗View the full hotel profile ↗
IBIZA08
Leo Messi
MiM Ibiza · A hotel in the Balearic Islands
Hotel ownership · Operated with MeliáMiM Ibiza is one of the hotels in Leo Messi's portfolio incorporated into The Meliá Collection. It is a hotel investment in Ibiza, separate from his properties in Mallorca and mainland Spain.
This profile covers one specific hotel in the MiM portfolio, which comprises six properties.
Meliá announcement · 06/10/2025 ↗View the full hotel profile ↗
MALLORCA09
Leo Messi
MiM Mallorca · A Mediterranean hotel
Hotel ownership · Operated with MeliáHotel MiM Mallorca forms part of Leo Messi's hotel portfolio. The partnership announced by Meliá in October 2025 covers its operation alongside the other five MiM properties.
This profile covers one specific hotel in the MiM portfolio, which comprises six properties.
Meliá announcement · 06/10/2025 ↗View the full hotel profile ↗
BAQUEIRA BERET, LLEIDA10
Leo Messi
MiM Baqueira · Mountain hospitality
Hotel ownership · Operated with MeliáMiM Baqueira is the mountain hotel in Leo Messi's MiM portfolio in Spain. Meliá lists it among the six hotels included in its 2025 management agreement.
This profile covers one specific hotel in the MiM portfolio, which comprises six properties.
Meliá announcement · 06/10/2025 ↗View the full hotel profile ↗
SOTOGRANDE, CÁDIZ11
Leo Messi
MiM Sotogrande · A hotel in Cádiz
Hotel ownership · Operated with MeliáMiM Sotogrande is among the hotels owned by Leo Messi included in the Meliá partnership. This case illustrates his portfolio's presence in a hotel destination in southern Spain.
This profile covers one specific hotel in the MiM portfolio, which comprises six properties.
Meliá announcement · 06/10/2025 ↗View the full hotel profile ↗
PALMANOVA, MALLORCA12
Rafa Nadal
ZEL Mallorca · The brand's first hotel
Hotel brand co-founding · Hotel marketed by the brandMeliá's official website presents ZEL Mallorca as a result of its partnership with Rafa Nadal. The hotel is in Palmanova and belongs to the hotel brand Nadal co-founded with Gabriel Escarrer.
Nadal's connection is with the ZEL brand. Individual ownership of the property is not attributed to him. The hotel is marketed by the brand.
Official source: ZEL brand ↗View the full hotel profile ↗
TOSSA DE MAR, GIRONA13
Rafa Nadal
ZEL Costa Brava · A hotel in Tossa de Mar
Hotel brand co-founding · Hotel marketed by the brandZEL Costa Brava forms part of the brand co-founded by Rafa Nadal and Meliá. Its official website places it near Tossa de Mar, between Cala Pola and Cala Giverola, with hotel accommodation and services.
Nadal's connection is with the ZEL brand. Individual ownership of the property is not attributed to him. The hotel is marketed by the brand.
Official source: ZEL brand ↗View the full hotel profile ↗
MADRID14
Rafa Nadal
ZEL Madrid · A project on Gran Vía
Hotel brand co-founding · Announced project · The source does not confirm openingMeliá lists ZEL Madrid among forthcoming openings for the brand co-founded with Rafa Nadal. The official website places the project on Gran Vía and announces it as a future addition.
Nadal's connection is with the ZEL brand. Individual ownership of the property is not attributed to him. Announced project · The source does not confirm opening.
Official source: ZEL brand ↗View the full hotel profile ↗
FUERTEVENTURA15
Rafa Nadal
ZEL Fuerteventura · Hotel expansion in the Canary Islands
Hotel brand co-founding · Opening reported in Meliá's 2026 resultsZEL Fuerteventura expands the hotel brand co-founded by Rafa Nadal and Meliá. The second-quarter 2026 results filed with the CNMV describe it as recently opened.
Nadal's connection is with the ZEL brand. Individual ownership of the property is not attributed to him. Its opening was reported in Meliá's 2026 results.
Official source: ZEL brand ↗Official source: Meliá results · CNMV · 2026 ↗View the full hotel profile ↗
MANACOR, MALLORCA16
Rafa Nadal
Rafa Nadal Residence · Hotel and sports stays
Accommodation linked to the Rafa Nadal Academy complexRafa Nadal Residence offers accommodation for adults and families within the academy complex in Manacor. Its official website accepts bookings and lists services including a spa, fitness facilities and a 24-hour reception.
A model combining accommodation and sport. It is separate from the ZEL brand; no individual ownership percentage is published.
Official source: Rafa Nadal Academy ↗View the full hotel profile ↗
TEGUESTE, TENERIFE17
Pedri
Tegueste · Conversion project for a rural hotel
Property acquisition · Hotel project awaiting approvalHosteltur and Atlántico Hoy report Pedri's acquisition of a former convent in Tegueste for conversion into rural accommodation. In February 2026, the mayor said the project was awaiting approval.
This is presented as a hotel project, rather than an operating hotel. The source does not confirm completion of the conversion.
Hosteltur · February 2026 ↗Atlántico Hoy · 17/02/2026 ↗View the full hotel profile ↗
BOCAIRENT, VALENCIA18
Juan Carlos Ferrero
Hotel Ferrero · A hotel project in Bocairent
Hotel business connection documented in an interviewIn his January 2023 interview with Hello Valencia, Juan Carlos Ferrero confirmed his connection with Hotel Ferrero in Bocairent. This project is separate from the accommodation at the Villena academy.
A case documented in 2023. The interview alone does not establish the current ownership structure or operating status.
Direct interview · Hello Valencia · 14/01/2023 ↗View the full hotel profile ↗
VILLENA, ALICANTE19
Juan Carlos Ferrero
Ferrero Tennis Academy's rural hotel
Hotel accommodation within a sports academyFerrero Tennis Academy's official website offers a rural hotel for parents and adults in Villena, with rooms and a restaurant. The source links Ferrero to the academy and explicitly describes its hotel accommodation.
A hotel project connected with sports stays. No equity percentage or exclusive ownership of the hotel is attributed to Ferrero.
Official source: Ferrero Tennis Academy ↗View the full hotel profile ↗
ANDORRA20
Leo Messi
MiM Andorra · A hotel in the Principality
Hotel ownership · Operated with MeliáMiM Andorra is the hotel in Leo Messi's portfolio located outside Spain. Meliá's announcement includes it in the same management agreement covering all six MiM hotels.
This profile covers one specific hotel in the MiM portfolio, which comprises six properties.
Meliá announcement · 06/10/2025 ↗View the full hotel profile ↗
DUNBLANE, SCOTLAND21
Andy Murray
Cromlix · A family-owned hotel
Hotel acquisition with Kim MurrayCromlix's official website records that Kim and Andy Murray acquired the hotel in 2013. It reopened in March 2023 following renovation and retains an explicit business connection with the Murray family.
An international example of hotel ownership, included alongside the Spanish projects with its location clearly identified.
Official source: Kim and Andy Murray · Cromlix ↗Official source: hotel history ↗View the full hotel profile ↗
SPANISH ATHLETES · COZUMEL, MEXICO22
Julen Lopetegui and Rafa Nadal
Secrets Aura Cozumel · Joint hotel acquisition
Documented hotel acquisition / ownershipCrónica Vasca reports that Julen Lopetegui and Rafa Nadal acquired this resort in 2006. Its November 2024 report identifies Lopetegui and his family as hotel shareholders alongside the tennis player.
A hotel acquisition with co-investors and delegated management. Two Spanish athletes investing in a Mexican property; this is not presented as a purchase in Spain.
Acquisition and co-ownership · Crónica Vasca · 23/11/2024 ↗Transaction background · REPORTUR · 2018 ↗View the full hotel profile ↗
SPANISH ATHLETES · COZUMEL, MEXICO23
Rafa Nadal and Julen Lopetegui
Sunscape Sabor Cozumel · A second hotel in their joint investment
Documented hotel acquisition / ownershipExpansión reported the acquisition of two hotels in Cozumel by the Nadal family group and Julen Lopetegui. One became Sunscape Sabor Cozumel following the agreement with AMResorts and the resort's renovation.
Another hotel in the same joint investment, rather than a new athlete. The historical acquisition was documented in 2013; this profile does not claim the ownership structure remains unchanged in 2026.
Interview about the acquisition and operator · Expansión · 2013 ↗View the full hotel profile ↗Cases documented using public sources consulted on 10 October 2026. They reflect involvement reported at the date of each source: ownership, investment, brand creation or tourism services. They are not a valuation of wealth or a current registry check for each athlete.
These examples are for information. Inclusion in this section does not make the athletes Esperio clients, partners or endorsers.
BEFORE YOU START
Questions worth asking.
Do I need hotel investment experience?
No. We can start by defining your goals and explaining the property's characteristics. Each investment needs a specific review before a decision is made.
Can I invest without personally managing the hotel?
We can explore properties with an operator or help find one. Time commitments, contracts and responsibilities depend on the chosen structure.
Is there a minimum investment?
We do not publish a general minimum. We discuss budget, financing and property type in the first conversation, based on available opportunities.
Can my agent, lawyer or representative contact you?
Yes. We can coordinate with your team and agree the necessary permissions and documentation exchange.
How are fees and confidentiality agreed?
Service scope, fees and confidentiality obligations are agreed before starting each engagement. Client details and private transactions are not published.
PREPARE YOUR NEXT MOVE
Let's discuss
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