Cristiano Ronaldo ‘tipped to take over LaLiga club but only if ONE condition is met’ – months after superstar opened up on ownership plans

Cristiano Ronaldo has been sensationally tipped to become the owner of a LaLiga side, according to a report.

The revelation comes just four months after Ronaldo, 40, revealed that he will venture into club ownership after he retires.

Football’s all-time top goalscorer said in December: ‘I’m still very young, I have so many plans and dreams ahead but mark my words, I will be the owner of a big club.’

Ronaldo spent nine years in the Spanish top-flight, scoring 450 goals in 438 games for Real Madrid, before leaving for Juventus in 2018.

Now, almost seven years after his departure from Spain, the Al-Nassr frontman is said to be interested in returning as an owner by purchasing Valencia, according to Mundo Deportivo.

Ronaldo’s tight relationship with Valencia’s current owner – Singaporean businessman Peter Lim – has served as a basis for these rumours. 

It is believed that Ronaldo may have financial backing from the Saudi Arabian royal family, specifically Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), or Saudi’s public investment fund.

Since Ronaldo moved to the kingdom at the end of 2022, he has served as a figurehead for Saudi Arabian sports, often appearing at other sporting events.

His cultural influence has made him an icon in the gulf state, and it is believed that he has a strong relationship with MBS.

The report states that the condition for any sale would be that Valencia avoid relegation to the Second Division. 

Julian Redondo wrote in his biweekly column in Mundo Deportivo: [Cristiano Ronaldo will be] the next owner of Valencia if they stay in the First Division.’

However, Lim has previously told newspapers in Singapore that he has no interest in selling Valencia.

Valencia currently sit 15th in LaLiga, four points clear of the relegation zone, and next face Madrid on Saturday.