In a deal estimated to be worth “more than 200 million euros,” Cristiano Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr.
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly reached a deal with Saudi Al Nassr worth over 200 million euros, the club announced on Friday. Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed a deal with Saudi Al Nassr worth over 200 million euros. On Al Nassr’s Twitter page, Cristiano Ronaldo wears a blue and yellow jersey. Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly reached a deal with Saudi Al Nassr worth over 200 million euros, the club announced on Friday.
The 37-year-old has signed a contract which will keep him with the team until June 2025.
“I can’t wait to experience a new football league in another country,” said the former Juventus, Real Madrid and Manchester United player. Al Nassr’s Twitter page posted a picture of the Portuguese star wearing a blue and yellow jersey emblazoned with his favorite number 7. He continued: “Al Nassr’s vision is very inspiring and I am delighted to join my teammates as we help the team achieve greater success.” Al Nassr won the last Saudi League title in 2019.
“I am excited to experience a new football league in a different country. The vision of what Al Nassr are doing and developing in Saudi Arabia both in terms of men’s and women’s football is very inspiring. We can see from Saudi Arabia’s recent performance at the World Cup that this is a country with big football ambitions and a lot of potential.” “I am fortunate that I have won everything I set out to win in European football and feel now that this is the right moment to share my experience in Asia.
I can’t wait to join my new team-mates and work with them to help the club succeed,” added Ronaldo. Golf came in after the veteran striker said in a furious TV interview that he felt “betrayed” by the team and Manchester United. cut ties with the Portuguese star after disrespecting coach Eric ten Hag. When Ronaldo represented Portugal at the World Cup, Manchester United canceled his contract.
But he wasn’t included in the starting XI when Portugal beat Switzerland in the round of 16. He came off the bench in Portugal’s quarter-final against Morocco and left the game in tears. Ronaldo has always been one of the highest paid footballers. His salary at Juventus is said to be €31m but the Turin club’s financial records are under investigation as they may have underestimated the amount paid to the player.
Ronaldo is the latest expensive sports gem that Saudi Arabia has bought to boost its reputation abroad. To attract celebrities, the rebel golf series LIV offers huge guaranteed contracts and rewards. Dustin Johnson has reportedly signed a contract worth up to $125 million. He went on to win over $35 million, including bonuses, in eight fights. The heavyweight boxing championship, the Formula 1 Grand Prix and the Dakar Rally all take place in Saudi Arabia.
