Cristiano Ronaldo has put his brand-new Cascais mansion on the market for €35 million only weeks after construction was finally completed. Why? The property apparently does not provide the privacy the football legend and his partner Georgina Rodríguez were counting on.
The sprawling estate in Cascais was supposed to become the family’s permanent home after Ronaldo retires from his football career. Instead, it appears the couple is ready to walk away from the ambitious project entirely.
Goodbye after Three Years
After almost three years of development and construction, the mansion in the exclusive Quinta da Marinha neighborhood finally reached its final stage. However, the excitement did not last long. The couple reportedly discovered that surrounding properties have clear sightlines into their home, which undermines the seclusion they had envisioned for their family.
According to reports from Spanish outlet Marca, Ronaldo made efforts to solve the problem by attempting to buy adjacent parcels of land. The goal was simple: create a buffer zone that would shield the property from prying eyes. When neighboring landowners declined to sell, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner apparently ran out of options. The mansion went up for sale shortly thereafter.
The True Cost of Luxury
The €35 million asking price reflects the total amount the couple invested in bringing the property to life. That figure represents a substantial jump from the original budget of €19.7 million. Construction delays, design modifications, and other unexpected expenses drove costs up throughout the construction process.
Even at that elevated price point, the mansion ranks among the most expensive residential properties currently available in Portugal. The luxury real estate market in the country has seen steady interest from high-net-worth buyers, but few listings command this level of investment.
When You Buy Ronaldo’s Mansion, What Do You Get?
Spread across a generous 12,000-square-meter plot, the mansion features eight bedrooms each designed with premium materials and attention to detail. An infinity pool overlooks the grounds, which gives it a resort-style vibe.
Entertainment options include a dedicated private cinema perfect for family movie nights away from the public eye. Below ground, an expansive garage was prepared to house Ronaldo’s enviable collection of luxury and sports cars.
The architectural style leans heavily on contemporary design principles, blending clean lines with upscale finishes. Every element was chosen to maximize both comfort and exclusivity, creating a home befitting one of the world’s most recognizable athletes.
A Change in Direction
When planning began on the Cascais estate, the vision was clear. This would be the Ronaldo family’s primary residence once the Portuguese striker finished with his current stint with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. It was meant to offer a peaceful retreat after decades spent in the global spotlight, a place where the family could settle into a more private chapter.
That plan has clearly shifted. The privacy concerns that emerged after construction proved too significant to ignore. For a family constantly followed by cameras and fans, having neighbors who can see into their home likely felt like an unacceptable compromise.
The decision to sell represents a major pivot for Ronaldo, who has maintained close ties to Portugal throughout his career despite playing for clubs across Europe and now in the Middle East. The country remains his homeland, and many assumed it would serve as his eventual base once professional football was behind him.
What Comes Next?
Walking away from a €35 million project is no small decision even for someone with Ronaldo’s wealth. The sale of the Cascais mansion means that privacy ranks higher than location or financial considerations for the family. Whether they’ll look for another property in Portugal or shift their focus elsewhere remains unclear.
Ronaldo has owned homes in Madrid, Turin, and Manchester throughout his career, tailoring his real estate portfolio to match his professional commitments. With his playing days likely winding down in the coming years, the question of where he’ll ultimately settle takes on greater significance.
The Cascais mansion may have checked nearly every box on paper (size, location, amenities, and prestige), but in the end, it couldn’t deliver on the one feature that mattered most to the family. For one of the planet’s most famous athletes, a home that doesn’t guarantee privacy simply isn’t a home at all.
The property will now enter Portugal’s ultra-luxury market, where it’s likely to attract interest from wealthy international buyers seeking a prestigious address along the Portuguese coast. For Ronaldo, his wife Georgina, and his children, the search for their secure forever home continues.
This begs the question: where will his new base be if it will not be Cascais?
