Ronaldo purchases 51 percent of club's shares for €30 million
Brazilian football legend Ronaldo has become the primary owner of Spain's Real Valladolid after purchasing 51 percent of the Spanish club's shares for €30 million.
At a ceremony at Valladolid's city hall on Monday, Ronaldo said, "We want to build the best team possible to compete and will be transparent in our management."
"Together, I'm convinced that it will be very difficult to beat us. I want everyone to help build this club and I invite the fans to take part in this project. Give us ideas, opinions, criticisms and hopes. I want you to be a part of the present and future of Real Valladolid," Ronaldo said.
Turkish striker Enes Unal also plays in the Spanish club.
Nicknamed El Fenomeno, 42-year-old Ronaldo played in Real Madrid, Inter Milan, AC Milan and Barcelona and scored 62 goals for Brazil.
