THROUGH the years, as Cristiano Ronaldo has accrued an estimated wealth of £789million, he’s been able to splash out on luxury homes.
Life began for the Portuguese legend in a humble Madeira apartment, where he was raised and dreamed of football stardom.
Cristiano Ronaldo was forced to swap mansions after sheep kept waking him and his familyCredit: Getty
Ronaldo and his family lived in this £6m property before the move.
And when he achieved the almost impossible, his career path took him from Sporting Lisbon to Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and back to the Red Devils.
Just weeks after returning to the UK, he was forced to swap mansions for a new £3million pad in Cheshire, after being kept awake by sheep and security issues prompting a change.
Of course, on the superstar wages he’s on, Ronaldo can upgrade his lifestyle at the drop of a hat.
Here’s where the 36-year-old five-time Ballon d’Or winner has lived and currently resides.
MADEIRA UPBRINGING
Ronaldo was born in Funchal and grew up in a modest home.
He shared a small room with his brothers and sisters, living a life a far-cry away from the one he lives today.
Back in 2019, Ronaldo reportedly visited his old home to show son Cristiano Jr where he came from.
“I was so excited for him to see where I grew up,” he told TVI.
“He went up with me and there were still some of the same people who had lived there at the time.
“I was moved, if I am honest, because I didn’t expect to see those people, and that touched me a bit.”
Ronaldo continued that Cristiano Jr, who is accustomed to a more lavish lifestyle, was shocked by the size of his dad’s former bedroom.
“My son turned to me and said: ‘Papa. Did you live here?’ He could not believe it.”
Ronaldo was born to Maria Dolores dos Santos, a cook, and Jose Dinis Aveiro, an ex war vet in FunchalCredit: Collect
The family lived in a small apartment in MadeiraCredit: Alamy
Humble Ronaldo used to sweep the streets of his neighbourhood.
MANCHESTER
From 2003-2009, Ronaldo starred for Manchester United in his first spell with the club.
And like most of his team-mates at the time, he lived in the very exclusive Alderley Edge area.
The £3m mansion he called home for three of those years has five large bedrooms, his and hers dressing rooms with an en-suite, a huge garden and charming terraces.
The property also features an indoor swimming pool, steam room, jacuzzi, gym and cinema room.
When Ronaldo left the Premier League giants, he kept the property for a further nine years before finally listing it.
Ronaldo lived in Alderley Edge for three yearsCredit: Right Move / Benson Bunch
The property boasts five large bedroomsCredit: Right Move / Benson Bunch
The kitchen features all new modern appliancesCredit: Right Move / Benson Bunch
The dining room is perfect for family gatheringsCredit: Right Move / Benson Bunch
An indoor swimming pool completes the lavish feel of Ronaldo’s former Manchester homeCredit: Right Move / Benson BunchMADRID
Following his then-record breaking transfer to Real Madrid for £80m, a more substantial property was needed.
He chose a stunning £4.8m abode in the expensive La Finca neighbourhood, designed by renowned architect Joaquin Torres.
The pad has both an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, which Ronaldo used to regularly exercise in.
The home also includes a state-of-the-art gym, equipped with treadmills, a weights section and stretching zone, so Ronaldo could keep in shape at home.
Outside, the giant plot has a football pitch next to the outside swimming pool and relaxation area with sun loungers and chairs.
Ronaldo also had the door handles monogrammed with his initials.
Ronaldo moved from Manchester to Madrid and this stunning £4.8m houseCredit: Instagram @cristiano
The property featured its own football pitchCredit: Instagram @cristiano
There is plenty of space for Ronaldo to top up his tan on one of the many terracesCredit: Instagram @cristiano
The family regularly enjoyed the properties amenitiesCredit: Instagram @cristiano
As well as an indoor pool, there is an outdoor pool tooCredit: Instagram
The door handles were monogrammed with Ronaldo’s initialsCredit: Instagram @cristiano
A state-of-the-art gym helped Ronaldo keep in shapeCredit: Instagram @cristiano
Ronaldo’s huge driveway was able to house his expensive car collectionCredit: Instagram @cristianoTURIN
Another move, another new home.
In 2018, Ronaldo moved to Juventus. And he needed a house that was fit for the new king of Turin.
It featured two adjoining villas found on a private road guarded by security, which leads to an entrance gate.
The villas themselves have separate entrances, and are surrounded by lush gardens and vegetation.
Ronaldo fell in love with the home because of its similarities with his Madrid property.
There’s a state-of-the-art gym that he and former shop assistant Georgina loved to use together. And there’s also a swimming pool, which Ronaldo cooled down in by doing a few laps following a strenuous session lifting weights.
The property is so high up, ‘it’s as if Turin were at the feet of CR7, a tribute of the city to the long-awaited and newly-arrived champion,’ La Gazzetta dello Sport reported at the time of purchase.
Ronaldo’s home in Turin features two adjoining villasCredit: Instagram
Ronaldo relaxes on one of the many terracesCredit: AFP or licensors
The property boasts amazing views of the city of TurinCredit: Instagram
Ronaldo has found a place to sunbathe in his current Italian homeCredit: Instagram / @cristiano
The property boasts plenty of space for the whole Ronaldo familyCredit: Instagram
Ronaldo relaxes in one of the many lounge areas of the homeCredit: Refer to Caption
Ronaldo works out in the state-of-the-art gymTHE HOLIDAY HOME
In 2019, Ronaldo reportedly spent £1.4m on a holiday home in the Costa del Sol.
The area the lavish house sits in is called ‘The Superstars Cul-De-Sac’ because of the number of famous residents who live there.
UFC star Conor McGregor is also believed to own a property nearby.
It’s got four bedrooms, high-vaulted ceilings and incredible views of the sea.
There’s a private golf course, the driveway is lit up by LED lights, private gyms, an in-built cinema and infinity pool.
What’s good for Conor is definitely good enough for Ronaldo.
A view of Cristiano Ronaldo’s plush villa in MarbellaCredit: OTERO Group
The villa sits within a luxury development for the super richCredit: OTERO Group
The footie ace enjoys these magnificent views from the poolCredit: OTERO Group
A veranda provides much-needed shade for outdoors dining under the Spanish sun.
BACK TO MADEIRA
Home is where the heart is for Ron.
His seven-storey mansion in Funchal was finally finished last summer – four years after the former Manchester United No7 bought a warehouse and converted it into this luxury abode.
It is believed Ronaldo splashed around £7m to recover the dream home, with missus Georgina Rodriguez smitten by its incredible sea view, as well as its amenities including TWO Olympic-sized swimming pools, jacuzzi and a football pitch.
It’s not known how many bedrooms and bathrooms the property boasts, however there are four floors above ground.
Ron uses the property as another holiday home, when he visits his family in Funchal and spent time in the summer there while in quarantine.
Unfortunately though, the home was burgled by opportunistic thieves who reportedly found the garage door was unlocked and broke in.
A signed Juventus shirt was believed to be taken, as well as a number of small possessions.
Ronaldo and his family self-isolated in his £7m Madeira home earlier this yearCredit: Instagram @cristiano
The rooftop boasts a stunning pool
Ronaldo seen on the rooftop terrace, where the pool isCredit: AFP or licensors
Georgina Rodriguez shared pictures of the property online while the family were in quarantine in MadeiraCredit: Instagram @georginagio
The view the property boasts is out of this world
Georgina Rodriguez was said to have fallen in love with the view the moment she saw the buildingCredit: Instagram @cristiano
The property was recently burgled by opportunistic thievesCredit: Instagram @cristiano
The Ronaldo family take advantage of the jacuzziCredit: Instagram @CristianoTHE NEW BUILD
RONALDO is reportedly building a new mansion in one of Portugal’s most prestigious residential areas.
The dad-of-four has also splashed out more than £7m on a large plot of land in Quinta da Marinha on the so-called Portuguese Riviera, according to Portuguese media.
Work has just started on the mansion respected Portuguese daily Correio da Manha says will be the latest addition to the football star’s property empire.
It says the 36-year-old plans to use the house as an investment, although popular magazine TV 7 Dias claimed he planned to use it as a family home after his retirement.
A source described as a future neighbour told the magazine: “The land was fenced off recently and it was purchased by Ronaldo.
“This is where he’s coming to live with his family when he finishes his career.
“Everyone round here knows it and of course we’re happy. Ronaldo is Ronaldo.”
Quinta da Marinha is half an hour from Lisbon Airport and ten minutes from the centre of the coastal town of Cascais, the Lisbon coastline’s premier holiday destination.
The affluent coastal region, centred on Cascais, Estoril and Sintra, is known as the Portuguese Riviera.
source: thesun.co.uk
