Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a $75 million-per-year contract Friday to join Saudi Arabian soccer team Al-Nassr.
The 37-year-old Portuguese star signed the necessary paperwork to finalize the deal, which will effectively see the five-time Ballon d’Or winner leave top-level competitive play. He posed for a picture with his new shirt for the benefits of Al Nassr’s Twitter account.
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“History in the making. This is a signing that will not only inspire our club to achieve even greater success but inspire our league, our nation and future generations, boys and girls to be the best version of themselves. Welcome @Cristiano to your new home,” Al-Nassr tweeted.
History in the making. This is a signing that will not only inspire our club to achieve even greater success but inspire our league, our nation and future generations, boys and girls to be the best version of themselves. Welcome @Cristiano to your new home @AlNassrFC pic.twitter.com/oan7nu8NWC
— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) December 30, 2022
Ronaldo’s move to the Riyadh club comes after a disappointing World Cup and a tumultuous second stint at Manchester United, the club where Ronaldo initially broke through as one of the greatest players in the world.
He has completed all the initial medical testing ahead of the move, and a second set is expected next week.
The $75 million-per-year deal was first reported as a serious offer in November as the five-time Champions League winner was looking for a new club, the report noted.
Despite a desire to stay in a top-flight league, Al-Nassr represented the only team with serious interest, according to the report.
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The club plays in the Saudi Pro League and has the second most titles in the league’s history.
