Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese footballer with an estimated net worth of £1.4 billion, is not just building a legacy on the pitch but also an extraordinary empire of luxury properties off it. As he approaches the twilight of his career at age 40, his latest acquisition—a £30 million mega-mansion in Cascais, Portugal—is set to become his primary family home upon retirement.
The Crown Jewel: A £30m Portuguese Palace
After three years of construction, Ronaldo's sprawling retirement home in the exclusive Quinta da Marinha district is now complete. This 900 square metre, eight-bedroom property, located just 30 miles from Lisbon, stands as one of Portugal's largest and most expensive private residences.
The mansion is the epitome of ultra-luxury, featuring an underground car park for his £12 million car collection and a stunning glass swimming pool with an underwater walkway. The family will enjoy smart heating, a gym, multiple pools, a massage room, a tennis court, and a private cinema. For his five children, there is a playground and private beach access, while interior flourishes include solid gold taps, Italian marble, and a bespoke Louis Vuitton mural.
A Global Portfolio of Lavish Homes
Ronaldo's property empire spans several countries. In his native Madeira, he transformed a derelict property into a £7 million seven-storey complex in Funchal, which houses his mother and brother. It boasts Olympic-sized pools, a football pitch, and is near the CR7 Museum.
His European holdings include a £1.2 million holiday home in Marbella's Costa del Sol, complete with an infinity pool and home cinema, and a private compound in the Turin foothills from his Juventus days. In Madrid, his former £4.8 million home in the exclusive La Finca area, featuring a football pitch and 'CR' engraved on the door, may still be in his portfolio.
In Lisbon, Ronaldo owns a £6.5 million penthouse, one of the capital's most expensive apartments, with panoramic views, a sauna, and a rooftop pool.
Future Plans & Red Sea Retreat
Despite family encouragement to retire, Ronaldo is determined to continue playing until he scores 1,000 career goals. His planning for life after football is evidently well underway. His most recent investments, made in late 2025, are two luxury villas on the private island of Nujuma in the Red Sea, accessible only by boat or seaplane.
Designed by renowned architect Lord Norman Foster and costing an estimated £3.5 million each, the villas form a ring over the sea. One serves as a three-bedroom family home, the other a two-bedroom retreat. Ronaldo described the island, which will feature a golf course and luxury resorts, as a place of "peace and tranquillity" for him and his fiancée, Georgina Rodriguez.
Funded by his £492 million contract with Al-Nassr, this incredible collection of properties underscores Ronaldo's transition from global football icon to a titan of luxury real estate, with his Portuguese palace ready to become the centrepiece of his post-retirement life.
