Cristiano Ronaldo invests €20 million in Portuguese water factory

Cristiano Ronaldo and Grupo Outeirinho are investing nearly 20 million euros to build a water bottling factory in the village of Gostei, Bragança. The project is being managed through the company Maravilha Decimal, which is owned equally by the footballer and the Outeirinho Group.

The facility aims to bottle between 500 and 600 million liters of water annually, starting operations in early 2028. The water, sourced from Gostei, is noted for its unique health properties, including an alkaline pH and antioxidant qualities. The company plans to focus on international exports, utilizing a custom bottle design currently being developed by an Italian firm.

Construction is currently in the earthmoving and foundation stages, with the building expected to be standing by March or April. The project is expected to create dozens of jobs, initially estimated at 30 to 35 positions, with the potential for more as operations expand to 24-hour shifts across three lines of production.