Ronaldo's Saudi Move A Seismic Shift for the Global Game

Ronaldo's contract with Al-Nassr expires in the next few months and there has been no update on his future in Saudi Arabia. Cristiano Ronaldo's new club Al Nassr say his contract does not include any commitment to back a Saudi Arabia bid to host the 2030 World Cup. As his contract runs through June, Ronaldo is free to negotiate with clubs outside of the Saudi Pro League from January 1st. Marca reports ... Cristiano Ronaldo considers staying with Al-Nassr as his contract nears its end, shaping Saudi soccer and chasing new records. Cristiano Ronaldo has become the highest-paid footballer in history after completing his move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr, ... Ronaldo, 37, joined Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr in December on a two-and-a-half-year contract worth more than £175m a year. Advertisement. It ... The 38-year-old is said to be earning more than $200 million per year at his new club, making him the highest paid player in world soccer. Ronaldo has continued his impressive form in 2024/25, taking his tally to 74 goals in 83 games for Al Nassr. But with his current contract set ... The contract that Ronaldo has signed is expected to keep him at the club for the next seven years. That said, the playing part of that deal is two-and-a-half ... “I'm happy at Al Nassr and my family is happy... we've started new life here in this beautiful country, Saudi”. “Life is good, football is good.