Saudi Arabia Secures Contract Extension with Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo Crushes it in the Kingdom
The phenomenal Cristiano Ronaldo extends his reign with Al-Nassr FC, inking a new two-year contract worth a staggering £178 million per year. As he embarks on this new journey, Ronaldo will turn 42 towards the end of his extended tenure.
"A brand-new adventure begins. The fire within burns just as bright, the dreams remain unchanged. Let's etch our names in the annals of time together," he declared via platform X.
With a seamless transition to Saudi Arabia in January 2023, following his exit from Manchester United, Ronaldo's move to the Middle East brought a lucrative offer only matched by a handful of fortune hunters. According to reports, Ronaldo pockets an eye-popping £488,000 every day, or an astonishing £3.42 million per week – sums that translate to a whopping £373 million annually.
Rumors floated around only a month ago, suggesting Ronaldo could leave for free during the summer, provoking interest from Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia and CF Monterrey in Mexico. However, the offensively talented superstar chose to reaffirm his commitment to Al-Nassr, despite having yet to clinch a title with the club. To date, he has notched 90 points in 77 league games (74 goals and 17 assists).
In recent developments, Ronaldo guided Portugal to another triumph at the Nations League final, nabbing the title against Spain in Munich. Before toppling Germany in the semis, the Portuguese managed to edge past the Germans.
As for retirement, the 2016 European champion has no plans to hang up his boots any time soon. "I'm still in top form. I can dribble, shoot, score goals, leap – after all, retirement is still miles away," Ronaldo declared, echoing his inner fire.
According to his playbook, he has conquered some of Europe's top clubs – Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus Turin. He maintains that his move to the kingdom has been a satisfying and rewarding decision, asserting, "Looking back, it was an astute move. I couldn't be happier."
Sources report a 15% ownership stake in Al-Nassr, bolstering Ronaldo's financial involvement with the Saudi club and positioning him as a "dream ambassador." With total earnings exceeding £492 million over the next two years, he sits atop the financial hierarchy of professional sports[1][2][3].
In case you're wondering, Ronaldo's annual salary at Al-Nassr far surpasses the entire annual wage bill of clubs like Liverpool, whose 2024-2025 wage bill was estimated at a meager €87 million – barely half of Ronaldo's reported earnings[3]. Saudi Arabia's tax-free income environment further boosts his net worth, placing him in a league of his own[2].
"Cristiano Ronaldo, having signed a new contract with Al-Nassr FC, will continue his football journey in the European-leagues of Saudi Arabia, where he already surpasses the annual wage bill of clubs like Liverpool."
"With his exceptional and lucrative deal at Al-Nassr, CR7 continues to cement his status as a trailblazer in European-leagues football and soccer."
