Cristiano Ronaldo’s former home turned into £12m luxury apartments – but ex-Man Utd superstar won’t be sad

CRISTIANO RONALDO’S former residence has been transformed into a luxury £12million apartment complex.

But the ex-Manchester United star won’t be feeling sad after revealing he did not like living there at the time.

Ronaldo, 38, has won it all at club level after a glittering career spanning over 20 years.

He now plies his trade in Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr, earning £173m each year in the process.

Ronaldo was a smash hit during his first spell at Manchester United.

And he truly became a global superstar thanks to his Champions League success with Real Madrid.

But like every other footballer, Ronaldo had to work his way through the ranks as a youngster.

He started his pro career with Sporting Lisbon as a 16 year old after being promoted from the youth side.

And Ronaldo was quickly moved into the Duque de Loule 79 building in Lisbon along with other Sporting prodigies.

He shared a room with Miguel Paixao in 2001 but did not enjoy his time there, saying: “It could be better, but to fix it, until we go to Alcochete, that’s okay.”

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And Ronaldo is unlikely to shed any tears after the building was renovated into 34 luxury apartments following a £12m investment from a Cypriot company.

It’s taken five years for the changes to be completed.

And it’s hoped young professionals, as well as young families, are drawn to the complex – as well as fans of Ronaldo.

General manager of Immobilo Investments Georges Matar said: “We have confidence and believe in the real estate market in Portugal, and we think there is a need to increase the supply of well-located houses for rent.”