Billy Beane shows his interest in soccer again. The millions he will spend at AZ Alkmaar.

Beane, Executive Vice President of Major League Baseball club Oakland Athletics, has signed a deal confirming a stake in the club to a maximum of just under 5%. This means an important step for the businessman in terms of national and international soccer. What kind of relationship involves Beane and AZ Alkmaar?

"Over the past five years Billy’s advisory role has brought AZ many advantages. In working with him we got to know how wonderful it is to have his breadth and depth of knowledge to our disposal. It has proven to be a true asset", Robert Eenhoorn, AZ’s general manager, said.

Moreover, Beane showed his happiness: “I am honored to formalize my role with AZ and take this next step in being part of the future of the club. Working alongside Robert and the rest of the group here over the last five years has been an incredible experience for me and this agreement ensures the relationship will continue for the foreseeable future. I'm proud of all the club has accomplished in recent years and cannot wait to get started working on the future of AZ”.