Cristiano Ronaldo is already preparing for life after football. The 40-year-old Portuguese star is set to open an ultra-exclusive private club in Madrid — and it will come with strict rules.
Ronaldo’s new 1,000 m² members-only venue, created with Mabel Hospitality, will ban mobile phones and offer memberships costing up to €15,000. By day, the club will feature private offices, co-working areas and a podcast studio. By night, it will transform into a high-end social and gastronomic space with multiple restaurants and an exclusive wine club.
At 40, even though he remains under contract with Al-Nassr until 2027, Ronaldo is actively planning his post-career chapter. He says he’s ready for retirement, even if nothing will ever replace “the adrenaline of scoring a goal”, and now wants more time for his family, his passions and his businesses.
CR7 is preparing for the end of his career, but science says he’s not 40
According to biometric data published by Whoop, Ronaldo isn’t a typical 40-year-old at all. His physiological age is just 28.7, nearly twelve years younger than his actual age.
Whoop analysed nine performance indicators related to sleep, exertion and physical condition, sleep quality, training intensity, heart-rate zones, body composition and more. The results show an exceptionally efficient body, optimised for recovery, endurance and long-term performance.
Cristiano Ronaldo, the GOAT of recovery
Whoop highlights his “elite metabolic control,” measured through the HOMA-IR index, which evaluates how efficiently the body uses insulin to produce energy.
They also point to Ronaldo’s high hemoglobin levels, confirming exceptional aerobic capacity and endurance, even during the most intense efforts.
Always keen to protect his image as the ultimate athlete, Ronaldo reacted with humour on X, writing: “The data doesn’t lie.” A perfect summary of the discipline and rigor that have shaped one of the greatest players in football history.
