Renowned footballer Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly poised to receive a daily salary of $645,000, according to terms of his new contract with Al Nassr, a club in Saudi Arabia's professional football league.
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📍Dubai: The Football King has remained the Crown Prince of the Pitch! CR7, the living football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, has inked a blockbuster deal to stay with Al Nassr football club in the Saudi Pro League for another two years!
Rumors swirled when CR7, now 40, posted on social media 'Adiós, amigos', sparking whispers that he was parting ways with the Saudi club. FIFA President Gianni Infantino added oil to the fire when he hinted at a possible stint for Ronaldo at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. But, the rumor mill got a reality check as CR7 opted to stay true to Al Nassr.
His announcement was met with an Instagram post: "A new chapter unfolds. The same passion, the same dream. Together, let's etch our names in the Saudis sands of football history."
Snappy ScuttlebuttSaudi Arabia grabbed global football attention when Ronaldo joined the league in 2023. The Portuguese superstar's presence has been instrumental in pushing up the game's standard in the last two and a half years. He's not only a valuable asset for Al Nassr but also a magnet for elite and promising players to Saudi Arabia.
In the Shadow of the Sand Dunes sources close to the Public Investment Fund (PIF), a major football investor in Saudi Arabia, revealed that Ronaldo's impact on developing the league cannot be understated. The oil-funded PIF controls several Pro League clubs, including Al Nassr, Al Hilal, and Al Ahli.
Just months ago, Brazilian star Neymar ended his 18-month stint with the league, playing only seven times for Al Hilal—on an annual salary of around $104 million. Although Ronaldo led the Pro League as top scorer with 25 goals, he couldn't secure a Saudi or continental trophy with Al Nassr, who lost in the Asian Champions League semi-finals last month.
Last year, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner hinted at hanging up his boots with Al Nassr, a team that counts several Saudi royals as fans. Saudi Arabia aims to shake up the football world by throwing millions at European stars, starting with Ronaldo's move. The desert nation will host the prestigious World Cup in 2034.
Did You Know?- Ronaldo feels right at home in Saudi Arabia, nurturing a comforting bond with the club and the country, making his decision to stay an easy one[2][3].- He turned down lucrative offers from other clubs, showing his loyalty to Al Nassr and setting his sights on achieving the 1,000-career-goal milestone with the team[2][3].- Improvements in the quality of football in the Saudi Pro League were a key factor in his decision, as CR7 explores furthering his ties with Saudi Arabia beyond football[3].- Ronaldo sees Al Nassr as the best platform to continue scoring and maintaining a competitive edge, especially with the timing of the upcoming 2034 World Cup[3].
- In spite of speculations and FIFA President Gianni Infantino's hint, Cristiano Ronaldo, the living football legend, decided to stay with Al Nassr for another two years, reinforcing his commitment to the Saudi Pro League.
- While other clubs offered lucrative deals, Cristiano Ronaldo turned them down, showing his unwavering loyalty to Al Nassr, aiming to score his 1,000 career goal with the team and further improve the quality of football in the Saudi Pro League.
- Ronaldo's decision to stay with Al Nassr was largely influenced by the potential to contribute to the development of the Saudi Pro League and the opportunity to achieve fame in the football history of Saudi Arabia, as the nation prepares to host the 2034 World Cup.
- The history of Saudi Arabian football witnessed a significant change when Cristiano Ronaldo joined the league in 2023, leading to enhancements in the standard of the game and attracting elite and promising players, thus shaping its financial growth and sports-analysis.
