It’s claimed the Real Madrid star stumped up the cash so the unnamed woman would keep the details secret AND give up rights to see the child.

A source told The Sun: “He paid nearly a year’s wages but it’s more than worth it. He’s called it the most expensive day of his life, but at least he has sole custody.”

Although the footballer only revealed the news at the weekend the boy was born on June 17 in the US.

It’s believed he’s being cared for by Ronaldo’s mother and sister in Portugal.

Reports earlier this week claimed that the star’s Russian model girlfriend Irina Shayk knew nothing about the child until he publicly announced the news.

However new pics released today show Ron and Irina together in New York earlier this week, so she must have forgiven him for the shock!