Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed to terms with Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr on a two-and-a-half-year contract after leaving Manchester United for free.
Ronaldo left Manchester United last month after an explosive televised interview in which the 37-year-old striker stated that he felt betrayed by the club and did not respect its Dutch manager Erik ten Hag.
Al Nassr said in a statement that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner will join on a contract until 2025, although no financial specifics were provided.
According to media sources, the Portugal captain may earn up to $200 million per year from the contract, making him the highest-paid soccer player in history.
“The world’s finest athlete officially signed for Al-Nassr,” the Saudi Pro League team said in a tweet.
“This is a signing that will not only motivate our club to greater success, but will also inspire our league, our nation, and future generations of boys and girls to be the greatest versions of themselves,” the team stated.
Ronaldo said in a statement that he was “excited to experience a new football league in a different nation.”
“I am fortunate to have achieved what I set out to do in European football, and I believe that the time has come to share my expertise in Asia.” “the forward stated.
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