Former Brazil striker Ronaldo considered buying an English football club before taking ownership of Real Valladolid, the 42-year-old has confirmed.
Ronaldo purchased a 51 per cent share of the Liga outfit back in September, having finishing his playing career with Sao Paulo side Corinthians back in 2011.
The Real Madrid legend won two Spanish league titles with Real Madrid and one Copa del Rey during an earlier spell with Clasico rivals Barcelona, but never played for an English club.
And speaking on Europa Press' Sports Breakfasts, he said: “I was looking for a club to buy for the best part of the two years, I had studied the Spanish market, th English market, and Valladolid were a perfect gift.