Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly considering a bid to buy La Liga club Valencia, with speculation suggesting he may team up with the Saudi royal family to make the purchase.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Ronaldo is exploring the possibility of joining forces with Prince Mohamed bin Salman or the Saudi investment fund to acquire the Spanish club.
Valencia's current owner, Peter Lim, has stated that the club is not for sale.
However, Ronaldo's potential involvement has sparked interest, with reports suggesting that the deal could be facilitated by the Saudi royal family.
Ronaldo, has made it clear that he would only be interested in pursuing the project if Valencia retains its top-flight status in Spain.
The club currently sits four points clear of the relegation zone.
While the proposal is still in its early stages, Mundo Deportivo reports that the story is now "news rather than rumor."
It remains to be seen whether Ronaldo's bid will be successful, but one thing is certain, the prospect of the football legend becoming the owner of a La Liga club is an exciting one that will be closely watched by fans around the world.