Cristiano Ronaldo reveals surprise next step once football career ends
Cristiano Ronaldo says it is his "dream" to own several clubs in the future as he celebrates his 40th birthday.
The Portugal superstar has given no indication whatsoever of retiring yet, and continues to represent his country as well as playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.
However, he has revealed he does not see himself coaching or managing, but instead having his own stable of clubs.
"It doesn't make a lot of sense to be director of a club. If I can be a club owner, why would I be a manager, sporting director or CEO?," told Portuguese television station Canal 11.
"That is a dream of mine and I am sure I'll be a club owner. And I'll tell you more. I hope to have not just one club, but several clubs."
Ronaldo would be following in the footsteps of his Brazilian namesake, who owns a majority stake in Spanish side Real Valladolid.
Other big names who have moved into ownership include former England captain David Beckham, who co-owns Inter Miami.
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe bought a majority stake in French club Caen last summer.
Ronaldo is the all-time leading goalscorer in men's international football and the only man to exceed 200 caps for any country in the sport.
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