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Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) has announced its forthcoming acquisition of KAS Eupen, the historic Belgian football club currently competing in the Challenger Pro League. The move expands QSI’s global sports portfolio, which includes majority ownership of Paris Saint-Germain, a minority stake in Sporting Clube de Braga, and wider investments across padel, motorsports, basketball, art and entertainment.
QSI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the full acquisition of KAS Eupen, subject to regulatory approvals. The agreement includes the immediate takeover of the club’s sporting operations, with QSI set to assume full operational control of all sporting, commercial, and administrative assets.
The organisation said it will apply its expertise in high-performance operations, commercial development and multi-club management to support the next phase of Eupen’s growth. The club will be integrated into QSI’s expanding multi-club, multi-sport, and multi-business model.
KAS Eupen is being acquired from Aspire Zone Foundation (Aspire), under whose ownership the club established itself as a stable and respected team in Belgian football. Belgium remains an attractive football market, known for strong competition and a strong emphasis on talent development, positioning Eupen for long-term sustainable growth.
QSI said the investment aligns with its broader strategy of strengthening athlete pathways, developing sports assets, and enhancing high-performance environments across its portfolio. The group plans to reinforce the club’s sporting model, expand commercial capabilities and accelerate growth in domestic and international markets. Priority areas include youth academy development, infrastructure enhancement and deeper community engagement.
Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, chairman of Qatar Sports Investments, said: “Qatar Sports Investments is proud to become the custodian of KAS Eupen and contribute to the development of football in Belgium. With QSI’s global expertise and passion for football, our objective is to build a modern, competitive football and business structure – bringing pride to KAS Eupen supporters and building on the Club’s great legacy to date. We warmly welcome into our family a fantastic Club and community.”
QSI’s acquisition of KAS Eupen further solidifies its position as one of the most influential strategic investment groups in international sport, as it continues expanding its footprint across football and other global sports sectors.
