Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that he is teaming up with director Matthew Vaughn in order to launch a joint venture film studio called UR Marv.
The veteran, speaking to Variety, said he was announcing an 'exciting chapter' as he continues to expand his business empire.
The independent film studio aims to embrace 'innovative technology, with a nod to tradition' - while two action films have been completed, with a third in development.
Details of the first film are set to be released in due course.
Cristiano Ronaldo is still going strong at the age of 40
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Ronaldo stated: “This is an exciting chapter for me, as I look ahead to new ventures in business."
Vaughn, who has helmed films such as Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, X-Men: First Class, the Kingsman films and 2024's Argylle, added: “Cristiano has created stories on the pitch that I could never have written, and I look forward to creating inspiring movies with him.
"He’s a real-life superhero."
News of the announcement comes at a time when Ronaldo is being linked with a move away from Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.
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The 40-year-old has been strutting his stuff in the Middle East ever since leaving Manchester United in 2022.
Ronaldo has continued to score goals in Saudi, having bagged 94 from 104 appearances so far.
Yet with Al-Nassr failing to qualify for the expanded Club World Cup, talk of a departure is starting to gather pace.
One team linked with Ronaldo is Manchester City, despite his United past.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that he is teaming up with director Matthew Vaughn in order to launch a joint venture film studio called UR Marv
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The Portugal international came close to joining Pep Guardiola's side in 2021, when it became apparent he'd be leaving Juventus.
City had expected to complete a deal for Ronaldo, having missed out on Harry Kane.
In the end, however, the football icon decided to return to United for a second stint at Old Trafford following interventions from the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson, Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra.
City are sweating on the fitness of Erling Haaland for the Club World Cup, which kicks off on June 14.
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And Ronaldo could be signed on a short-term loan deal to provide cover as a result.
Chelsea have also emerged as potential suitors for the 40-year-old, with reports recently suggesting they have 'shown interest'.
No formal offer is yet to be tabled by the west London side, however.
A third team tipped to potentially pursue Ronaldo on a short-term deal is David Beckham's Inter Miami.
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be linked with potential moves to Man City or Chelsea as the Club World Cup approaches
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That would be the stuff of fairytale given a potential transfer would pair Ronaldo along with Lionel Messi.
What ultimately happens, however, remains to be seen.
