What's the most expensive purchase billionaire Cristiano Ronaldo has made?

Martin Macdonald

• Updated: 5 Nov 2025 05:36 CST
• 4 min read

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Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed the most expensive purchase he has made in his life.

In 2025, CR7 became the first billionaire footballer following his lucrative contract extension with Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr. He signed a deal worth $200 million (€172m) per year as a basic salary, with around €30m also received as a signing-on bonus.

The supreme increase in wealth was profiled by Bloomberg, who have revealed the Portuguese superstar to be the first footballer in their Billionaires Index after his wealth climbed to $1.4bn, shooting him past arch rival Lionel Messi.

Ronaldo’s wages in Saudi Arabia are tax free, while his new contract is believed to have seen him secure a 15% equity stake in Al-Nassr.

The 40-year-old is said to have earned over $550m in wages between 2002 and 2023, while his endorsement deals with companies such as Nike, Armani and Castrol have added $175m to his net worth.

What is Ronaldo's biggest purchase?

In an interview with Piers Morgan, Ronaldo confirmed that his biggest purchase was a $50m private, customised jet.

"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. I have a [Bombardier] Global Express [model 6500]. I don’t spend money [just because].

"For example, I can buy whatever I want, but I don’t need it. Three days ago I bought a car, but it’s for my collection. It’s like buying a painting. I’m not going to drive that car, it’s an investment.

"I don’t know how many cars I have, I don’t count. It’s normal, I’m not trying to be humble, it’s a fact. Honestly, if I had to bet, I’d say 41, 42. I don’t know, I swear I don’t know. 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.

"The day I left, the two Bugattis went for inspection and came back, I looked at them, they’re clean, they’re good, they’re going to the garage.

"I’m honest, cars are no longer a passion. I don’t drive much in Saudi Arabia and the traffic is terrible, but when we go back home there isn’t any.

"Yesterday I even drove home in my new BMW, given by Al Nassr to all the players, but I hadn’t driven for six months."

Becoming a billionaire like a Balon d'Or win

Ronaldo compared reaching billionaire status to winning a Ballon d'Or.

"I knew this was going to happen, I was prepared. It was a matter of time," he said.

"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. Honestly. 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, besides football, trophies, Ballon d'Ors, Champions League. At 39, I reached that number and I was very proud.

"In football, I'm the only one. It doesn't surprise me much; the numbers don't lie. If you look at so many records in football, I'm at the top of the list, so it's just another one. Honestly, it doesn't surprise me because I knew my potential in football and outside of it. I knew I was going to reach that number for many reasons."

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