Ronaldo close to buying Real Valladolid, say Brazilian reports

As reported by Brazilian newspaper O Globo, the 41-year-old is in advanced negotiations to buy Valladolidfor €30m (£26.3m).The two-time World Cup winnerhas already gained experience working at boardroom level in a football club. Back in 2014, he was the part-owner of North American Soccer League side Fort Lauderdale Strikers before selling his 20 per cent share in the club last year.In January, Ronaldo spoke of his ambition to own a second-tier side in either Spain or England.He told La Folha de Sao Paulo."It would be a great honour to preside over the Brazil Football Federation, but before I want to have experience managing a great club."I am thinking about buying a team in the second division in Spain or England. I want to do something innovative.I think I'm ready for that challenge."According to Marca, the club's majority shareholder and president Carlos Suarez denies any offer has been tabled, but€30m would be enough to strike a deal.Valladolid currently sitsixth in the Segunda Division standings. The Castile and Leon side host Osasuna on Saturday, the final day of the regular season, as they look to cement aplay-off spot.See also...Philadelphia Union's Ilsinho scores a stunner, embarrasses Bastian Schweinsteiger Roy Keane says he "hopes John O'Shea is a 'head-case' at home" In Other News...