- Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth reportedly reached $1.4 billion after signing a new contract with Al-Nassr.
- The Portuguese football star revealed the most expensive purchase of his life was a customised private jet costing €50 million.
- Ronaldo compared becoming a billionaire to winning the Ballon d’Or, stating it was like achieving one of his goals.
- The 40-year-old is now earning £178 million per year under his new contract with Al-Nassr.
Ronaldo’s Financial Milestone and Private Jets
Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has recently crossed a significant financial milestone, becoming the first footballer in history to achieve a net worth of $1.4 billion (£1.04 billion/€1.2 billion). This remarkable achievement comes after signing an unprecedented contract extension with Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia in October 2025. The new deal guarantees Ronaldo an annual salary of £178 million, making him the highest-paid athlete globally.
Private Jet and Personal Investments
In an interview on ‘Piers Morgan Uncensored,’ Ronaldo shared that his most expensive purchase to date was a customised private jet. The aircraft, a Bombardier Global Express model 6500, cost him approximately €50 million. Ronaldo explained, “The most expensive thing I’ve ever bought?
An aeroplane, yes. I’ve had my aeroplane since I was 30, but I changed it a year ago, so it was a bit expensive.” While he owns multiple luxury cars, Ronaldo admitted that driving them is not his primary passion anymore. He stated, “I love Bugattis, they’re different beasts.
I never drive. I spent a week in Madrid and didn’t even go to the garage to see if the cars were there.”
Comparing Wealth Achievements
Ronaldo likened his recent financial success to winning the Ballon d’Or, one of the most prestigious awards in football. Speaking about reaching a net worth of $1 billion, he said, “I knew this was going to happen, I was prepared. It was a matter of time.
Honestly, I was very happy. It was like winning a Ballon d’Or, because you have your goals of having a house, a car, and it was my goal to reach that number.” The Portuguese star emphasized his personal philosophy regarding wealth, stating, “I’m not obsessed with money, because it can help you in many ways, but when you reach a certain level it doesn’t matter anymore, but it’s good to have more, because we are human, we are never happy with what we have. There are things more important than money, but I was very happy because it was one of my goals.”
Future Plans and Retirement
Afraid that his days of playing football might soon come to an end, Ronaldo discussed his future plans, saying, “I think I’ll be prepared. It will be tough, yes, it will be difficult. I’ll probably cry, that’s normal.
I cry easily, I don’t like to hold back my feelings. It will be very difficult, but I’ve been preparing for my future since I was 25, so I think I’ll be able to handle it.” The forward expressed his intention to focus on other passions and hobbies, such as learning more about business and following in Cristiano Jr.’s footsteps by not becoming a YouTuber. Ronaldo also mentioned his interest in UFC and padel, a racquet sport.
He concluded, “I want to learn more about my business. I’ll never be a YouTuber, but I’ll also spend more time on that.”
The Al-Nassr captain is expected to return to action for his club on Wednesday as the Saudi Pro League giants face India’s FC Goal in an AFC Champions League Two clash in Riyadh.
