CRISTIANO RONALDO’S former residence has been transformed into a luxury £12million apartment complex.
But the ex-Manchester United star won’t be feeling sad after revealing he did not like living there at the time.
Ronaldo, 38, has won it all at club level after a glittering career spanning over 20 years.
He now plies his trade in Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr, earning £173m each year in the process.
Ronaldo was a smash hit during his first spell at Manchester United.
And he truly became a global superstar thanks to his Champions League success with Real Madrid.
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But like every other footballer, Ronaldo had to work his way through the ranks as a youngster.
He started his pro career with Sporting Lisbon as a 16 year old after being promoted from the youth side.
And Ronaldo was quickly moved into the Duque de Loule 79 building in Lisbon along with other Sporting prodigies.
He shared a room with Miguel Paixao in 2001 but did not enjoy his time there, saying: “It could be better, but to fix it, until we go to Alcochete, that’s okay.”
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And Ronaldo is unlikely to shed any tears after the building was renovated into 34 luxury apartments following a £12m investment from a Cypriot company.
It’s taken five years for the changes to be completed.
And it’s hoped young professionals, as well as young families, are drawn to the complex – as well as fans of Ronaldo.
General manager of Immobilo Investments Georges Matar said: “We have confidence and believe in the real estate market in Portugal, and we think there is a need to increase the supply of well-located houses for rent.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
