Cristiano Ronaldo reveals the most expensive thing he has ever bought

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who has a net worth of over US$1.4 billion, has purchased countless luxury items over the years, from top-end sports cars to private islands, but he personally admitted that his most expensive purchase was a private jet worth US$57 million.

In an interview with reporter Piers Morgan, Ronaldo revealed: "I bought my first Bombardier Global Express when I was 30 years old. 6500 private jet, which was replaced with a new one last year. It is indeed very expensive, but I think it is a worthwhile investment." He emphasized that he is not a wasteful person: "I bought another car a few days ago, but it was just to add to my collection, just like collecting art."

It is reported that Ronaldo currently owns more than 40 luxury cars, including many rare Bugatti supercars. However, his passion for car collecting is not what it once was. "I hardly drive in Saudi Arabia because the traffic is so bad. The situation in my hometown in Portugal is better, but now I rarely drive myself." He admitted that these luxury cars are now more for commemorative purposes than for daily use.

According to data from Bloomberg in October 2025, Ronaldo’s net worth has exceeded US$1.4 billion, officially ranking among the top richest people in the sports world. The surge in this number is mainly due to the record-breaking contract extension he signed with Riyadh Victory Club. The new contract lasts for two years and has an annual salary of US$231 million, which is equivalent to earning approximately US$635,000 per day.

In addition, he will also receive a signing fee of US$31 million; if he participates in two full seasons, this bonus can increase to a maximum of US$49 million.

Talking about the feeling of becoming a billionaire, Cristiano Ronaldo spoke calmly but full of pride: "I knew this day would come sooner or later, it was just a matter of time. To be honest, this feeling is like winning another Ballon d'Or. This is a goal I set outside of my football career - in addition to the Champions League, league championship or personal honors, wealth accumulation is also an important milestone in my life. I am very proud to achieve this achievement at the age of 40."