Cristiano Ronaldo Officially Signs for Al Nassr in 2-Year Deal

Cristiano Ronaldo Officially Signs for Al Nassr in 2-Year Deal

Rene Otinga
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:21 PM
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  • Cristiano Ronaldo is closing in on signing a two year deal with Al Nassr
  • The Portugal superstar will only play in Saudi Arabia for two years to avoid a conflict of interest in Portugal’s World Cup hosting bid
  • Multiple reports indicate Ronaldo has signed a deal worth a whopping €200m with commercial deals included

Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo’s next club destination is officially confirmed as he is reportedly set to join Saudi Arabian outfit Al Nassr.

After weeks of speculation on where he will play next, it seems Ronaldo has finally settle on the Middle East.

Prior to Al Nassr, Ronaldo had been linked with several European clubs including Chelsea, Bayern Munich and more controversially, Atletico Madrid.

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Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal looks dejected during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 quarter final match between Morocco and Portugal at Al Thumama Stadium on December 10, 2022. Photo by Harry Langer.
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Football insider Fabrizio Romano confirmed the latest development in Ronaldo’s career, saying:

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“Al Nassr are closing on deal to sign Cristiano Ronaldo! Meeting ongoing in order to check all the contract and get documents sorted.”
“Contract to be valid until June 2025, as expected — salary close to €200m per year, with commercial deals included.”

Saudi Arabian news outlet Al Arabiya further revealed the contract was agreed upon on Friday after extensive talks.

It will be Ronaldo’s fifth club of his career, after stints with Sporting Lisbon,

Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and the Red Devils once again.

His latest stint in English football had a bitter ending as he had his contract at Old Trafford ripped up after an explosive interview where he slammed the club and its managed Erik Ten Hag.

Ronaldo’s first statement after joining Al Nassr

Sports Brief also reported on Cristiano Ronaldo’s first statement after joining Saudi Arabia giants Al Nassr.

"I’m thrilled for a new experience in a different league and a different country, the vision that Al Nassr has is very inspiring. I am very excited to join my teammates, to help the team to achieve more success," Ronaldo said via EuroFoot.

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