Greek Island ‘Gifts’ Take Media by Storm, Next Up Ronaldo?

Amidst Greece’s economic and political woes, it seems that everyone who is anyone is buying a Greek island to hang out on. The latest celebrity to be reportedly eyeing Greek island property is football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who reports say, is purchasing one as a present to his superstar agent.

Ronaldo, Real Madrid’s 30-year-old prize ’n’ joy, is allegedly getting agent Jorge Mendes a Greek isle as a humble wedding present. Mendes wedding ceremony took place in Portugal last week amid royalty and sport stardom. 

The Portuguese footballer, who stood in as best man at Mendes’ wedding, has reportedly dug deep into his pocket to purchase one of many Greek islands up for grabs.

The said island has not be named.

Indeed, a simple Google search brings up several sites displaying a number of islets in and around Greece, with prices ranging anywhere from around 3 million euros to 50 million euros. One site active in the private island market has photos, details and price tags of the properties up for sale.

Ronaldo has repeatedly holidayed on Greek shores and in Greek waters on board yachts, having a soft spot for the Cycladic isle of Mykonos.