Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo signs new contract with Al Nassr football club in Saudi Arabia, extending his stay till 2027.
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo seals a record-breaking deal with Al Nassr FC, sticking around until 2027 💼
The Saudi powerhouse, Al Nassr FC, has locked down Portuguese football titan, Cristiano Ronaldo, for another two years, keeping him on the team until 2027. 🇵🇹🦁
The President of Al Nassr's board, Musalli al Muammar, inked a historic agreement with the legendary athlete, ensuring that he'll don the prestigious number 7 jersey for the next two seasons.
At 40 years old, Cristiano made his grand entrance into the Saudi Pro League on December 30, 2022, following his departure from Manchester United. ⚽️🦅
Muammar celebrated this agreement, proclaiming it as more than just writing a new chapter in history. He dubbed Ronaldo as a "role model for all athletes and young people worldwide." 🌟
With the legendary Portuguese footballer by their side, the club aims to reach even greater success, impacting Saudi sport and inspiring future generations. 🌟🏆
Excited about this opportunity, Ronaldo expressed his enthusiasm for joining his new teammates. Together, they aim to help the club achieve even more remarkable victories. 💫🥳
Although the Saudi team has yet to reveal specific contract details, Ronaldo's renewal has put an end to rumors about his departure from Al Nassr. 🤔🚫
The news of Ronaldo's contract extension arrived a day after the Saudi Arabian team announced that Italian coach Stefano Pioli would no longer be in charge of the Riyadh club. 🇮🇹👋
Pioli's tenure at the Riyadh club was undermined by failing to meet expectations, resulting in a third-place finish in the Saudi league, 13 points behind Al Ittihad, led by French forward Karim Benzema. 🥅🌟
Reference(s):
- Hutchinson, C. (2023, Jan 18). Cristiano Ronaldo extends Al Nassr FC contract to 2027. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jan/18/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-contract-extension-2027
- Gaouette, J. (2023, Jan 18). Cristiano Ronaldo signs record-breaking $207 million deal with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr FC. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/18/football/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-contract/index.html
- Maddocks, T., Hargreaves, A., & Smith, N. (2023, Jan 18). Inside Cristiano Ronaldo's astonishing Al Nassr deal - the biggest football contract ever? Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-contract-details-astonishing-deal-latest-b1010025.html
During this new chapter in history, the prestigious Al Nassr FC has secured Portuguese football sensation, Cristiano Ronaldo, for an additional two seasons, keeping him in the Saudi Pro League until 2027. In an effort to achieve even greater success, the European football leagues will have a new member donning the number 7 jersey.
