Cristiano Ronaldo is so much more than a brilliant footballer, the Portuguese has proven himself to be a similarly brilliant businessman. This combination has given CR7 shitloads of money, which are and will be put to work. In an interview with Canal 11 earlier this year, Ronaldo said he envisions himself as the owner of a football club/s. From Spain comes reports that Ronaldo has identified himself as a former La Liga winner.
Valencia won the Spanish top division in 2001 and 2003, until the last five years the club was firmly in the top four in La Liga. Then came the sale of key players and a lack of investment in new players.
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According to Mundo Deportivo, Cristiano Ronaldo will be Valencia’s next club owner if Carlos Corberan manages to lead the club to survival in La Liga this season. After 29 games, Valencia are 4 points above the relegation zone.
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Singapore billionaire Peter Lim currently owns the club, faces massive criticism from supporters, but is said to have stated as recently as March that he will not put Valencia up for sale in the near future. Will be an exciting process to follow.
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