Valencia owner Peter Lim have seemed to end rumors that Cristiano Ronaldo May be in line to buy La Liga Club.
Glue has had a majority share in the Spanish team since 2014. The same year, hE acquired a 50% share in English Salford City. He sold his share in League Two Club to co -owner Gary Neville last year, whom he praised appointed as Valencia Manager 10 years before.
Speculation has been more because Ronaldo of Neville’s former teammates in Manchester United-is interested in buying Valencia from LIM. The two have had a business relationship before, with Lim’s company Mint Media, which buys part of Ronaldo’s image rights in 2015.
Rumor of Ronaldo’s potential purchase of Valencia has been circulating in recent months, following claims from the Spanish radio station Kadena The glue had said PSG owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi The club was on the market for $ 438 million ($ 400 million).
Speculation was further run by Mundo Deportivo columnist Julian Redondo, who stated that the Portuguese striker would be “The next owner of Valencia if they stay in La Liga”. However, Lim has previously told Singaporic media that he has no intention of selling the club.
Glue confirms the commitment to Valencia
In March, he confirmed his family’s long -term commitment to Valencia by appointing his son Kiat Lim as club president. The outgoing President Chan Lay Hoon described the decision as a “Strong confirmation” of the owner’s continued involvement in Valencia.
“I am happy to send the baton to Kiat Lim, Who is the son of our great shareholder“ Ex-club President said. “This appointment is a strong confirmation of the shareholder’s (Peter’s) ongoing commitment to the club and its future.”
Ronaldo remains focused on playing career
Ronaldo has not yet commented on speculation about a potential takeover of Valencia. The Al-Nassr star remains dedicated as he enters the last phase of his playing career but suggested to ownership ambitions During an interview in February with Portuguese Outlet Canal 11.
“Tomorrow I turn 40 and still play, enjoy football, make goals and make a difference,” Said Ronaldo. “I never thought it would be possible, obviously. But it has been a pretty beautiful challenge, in my opinion.”
“Do I still like exercising? Yes, I still like to work out. Is it the same as when I was 20? No, it’s not the same, but I still have the passion. For example, you do a finishing, compete with others, with my left foot, right foot … I still like it.”
