In 2018, Cristiano Ronaldo bought Lisbon’s record-breaking $7 million apartment, before turning a former Madeira nightclub into an $8 million seven-storey home in 2019 |

Cristiano Ronaldo’s property portfolio stretches across several countries, from luxury residences in Spain and Italy to homes in England and Saudi Arabia. But two properties in Portugal offer a closer look at his connection to his home country. In Lisbon, the footballer made headlines in 2018 after purchasing an apartment that set a record for the highest price ever paid for a property in the Portuguese capital. As reported by Architectural Digest, a year later, he acquired a very different kind of residence in Madeira, the island where he grew up. The seven-storey building, created from a former warehouse and nightclub, is now reportedly home to his mother and brother.

The Lisbon property that became Ronaldo’s most expensive Portuguese apartment

Ronaldo’s purchase in Lisbon in 2018 attracted attention beyond the football world. The apartment reportedly cost around $7 million, making it the most expensive apartment ever sold in the Portuguese capital at the time.Situated in one of the city’s desirable residential areas, the property is not far from another apartment he had acquired in Lisbon three years earlier. The later purchase, however, came with a considerably higher price tag and an extensive collection of luxury facilities.The three-bedroom residence was designed around open spaces and large glass surfaces, allowing natural light to enter much of the interior. Hardwood flooring runs through the property, while a long terrace with a glass balustrade provides views across Lisbon and its surrounding gardens.There is also a considerable amount of space dedicated to leisure and fitness. The apartment includes a private gym, spa facilities and an indoor swimming pool, alongside another pool on the rooftop. The purchase came during Ronaldo’s time at Juventus, following his departure from Real Madrid in 2018.

How Ronaldo transformed a former warehouse into a luxury Madeira home

A year after the Lisbon purchase, Ronaldo added another property to his Portuguese portfolio, this time in Funchal, the capital of Madeira.The building was previously used as a warehouse and nightclub before being transformed into a private seven-storey home. Ronaldo reportedly spent around $8 million on the conversion, turning the former commercial property near Funchal’s port into a modern residence.The building has four floors above ground, with additional levels forming part of its overall structure. Its position near the waterfront gives it views across the Atlantic, while the rooftop includes a swimming pool overlooking the surrounding area.The location also has a personal connection for Ronaldo. Madeira is where he was born and spent his early years before moving to mainland Portugal to pursue his football career.

Ronaldo’s mother and brother reportedly live there full-time

One detail that distinguishes the Funchal property from several of Ronaldo’s other homes is who reportedly lives there. His mother, Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro, and his brother are said to occupy the building full-time. While Ronaldo’s professional commitments have taken him between different countries, the Madeira residence provides a home for members of his immediate family in the place where he grew up.Ronaldo’s family has remained a familiar part of his public life over the years. His mother has frequently appeared alongside him at important football occasions, while his siblings have also maintained connections to Madeira.The seven-storey property therefore stands apart from the more conventional luxury apartments and villas associated with the footballer’s name. Its previous use as a warehouse and nightclub makes its transformation particularly distinctive within his collection of residences.

Portugal remains an important part of Ronaldo’s property portfolio

Ronaldo’s investments in Lisbon and Madeira form part of a much wider collection of properties accumulated during his career. His first major property purchase in England came after his move to Manchester United. In 2007, he bought a five-bedroom house in Alderley Edge, near Manchester, reportedly for around $7.1 million. The property included an indoor swimming pool, gym, steam room and private cinema. He eventually sold it in 2019, reportedly at a loss.During his Real Madrid years, he also acquired properties in La Finca, an exclusive neighbourhood in the Spanish capital. The two modern residences covered approximately 8,600 square feet and included extensive leisure facilities, among them an indoor pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and cryotherapy chamber.His move to Italy in 2018 brought another residential purchase. In Turin, Ronaldo and his family lived in a secluded compound consisting of two modern villas, with large windows, a garden, swimming pool, spa and gym. He also owned a property in Marbella, Spain, and an apartment in New York’s Trump Tower, which he purchased in 2015 for around $18 million. The Manhattan apartment was eventually sold in 2022 for approximately $7.18 million, after spending several years on the market.Disclaimer: This article is based on information publicly available. The Times of India has not independently verified the property details, purchase price, sale price or transaction circumstances mentioned.