Building costs on Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement home surge to £17 MILLION – almost double of Manchester United star’s original budget
RETIREMENT HOME
The Manchester United ace, aged 37, had initially set aside £10million.
LOCATION
Situated in Quinta da Marinha, in Cascais, just 20 km from Lisbon, the luxurious villa is being designed for the Portuguese star and his family.
REASONS FOR THE COST HIKE
Due to the global pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and inflation, the construction cost has risen from an initial €10 million to roughly €17 million.
KEEPING A CLOSE EYE
Personally supervising the work from time to time, Cristiano Ronaldo has been periodically travelling to Portugal to ensure the quality of his retirement home.
VILLA DECORATOR'S
Ronaldo has delegated the decoration of his new villa to his wife, Georgina Rodriguez, and his trusted decorator and friend, Paula Brito.
Key FEATURES
Boasting a floor area of more than 3000 square meters. Including garage for more than 20 cars, two swimming pools, one indoor and one outdoor gym, a tennis court and a host of resplendent rooms
LUXURIOUS DETAILS
From the best Italian marble to solid gold taps to a smart heating system to even an exclusive Louis Vuitton mural, the luxurious details of the house are simply unmatched.
TO BE COMPLETED IN 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement home is set to be completed in the summer of 2023, although further delays are still expected.