Ronaldo Named 'Greatest Football Influencer of All Time' After Al Nassr Nike Deal

• Al-Nassr have sealed a kit supplier deal with sportswear giant Nike
• The club has announced their switch from current supplier Duneus
• It is believed the new deal is the result of captain Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has garnered widespread praise following the news that his team, Al-Nassr, have secured a significant kit sponsorship agreement with renowned American sportswear manufacturer, Nike.

The Riyadh-based club officially announced the partnership on July 2 through their social media platforms.

The collaboration is set to take effect during their upcoming Japan Tour at the end of the month.

It is worth noting this is not the first time that the nine-time Saudi Arabian champions have teamed up with Nike, as they previously enjoyed a similar partnership between 2010 and 2012.

Al-Nassr kit suppliers' history

Al-Nassr's traditional kit colours consist of yellow and blue, with their home kit primarily yellow with blue accents, and their home kit mostly blue.

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Throughout the years, the Knights of Nahd have been associated with various manufacturers, including Nike, New Balance, Victory, and their current manufacturer, Duneus, per Footy Headlines.

Starting this month, they will revert back to Nike - a deal which has been credited to Ronaldo's star power.

He doubles as one of the lead brand ambassadors for the sportswear company. According to the Mirror, the five-time Ballon d'Or recipient has been the face of the brand in football since 2003.

Fans react to Al-Nassr kit

@dme_363 hailed Ronaldo as the most influential athlete of all time:

"You can hate him, but Cristiano Ronaldo is the most influential person ever. The GOAT."

@Olalekanart2020 mirrored this sentiment:

"Ronaldo’s influence is unmatched."

@tochi__ summed up his thoughts on Al-Nassr's new kit deal in two words:

"Ronaldo effect."

@Komilothbrokk said:

"Ronaldo owns football."

A Manchester United fan with a soft spot for Ronaldo, @UTDMask, wrote:

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"This guy has the biggest influence on football."

De Gea linked with Al-Nassr

Meanwhile, out-of-contract Manchester United goalkeeper, David de Gea could reunite with Ronaldo at Al-Nassr this summer, Sports Brief reported.

The legendary Spanish goalkeeper is currently a free agent following the expiry of his contract with the Old Trafford outfit at the end of last month.

The Sun reports that de Gea is a transfer target for Saudi Arabian giants, Al-Nassr, in a transfer deal that could see him reunite with the superstar.