Cristiano Ronaldo is staying put. After weeks of cryptic posts and transfer rumors, the footballing icon has finally put pen to paper, extending his contract with Al Nassr until 2027.
The announcement came Thursday with a simple but striking message on X (formerly Twitter): โCristiano Ronaldo is staying at @AlNassrFC until 2027.โ
But of course, this is Ronaldo. Nothing he does is ever simple. Moments before the reveal, Al Nassr dropped a teaser video featuring the 40-year-old walking along a Saudi beachfront, coolly saying: โAl Nassr forever.โ
Minutes later, Ronaldo sealed the deal with an Instagram post of his own: โA new chapter begins. Same passion, same dream. Letโs make history together.โ
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From a โChapter Overโ to a Record-Breaking New One
Interestingly, this comes just weeks after Ronaldo had fans guessing with his cryptic โThis chapter is overโ post following a disappointing season finish.
Al Nassr ended the Saudi Pro League in third place and once again missed out on silverware, including a painful exit in the AFC Champions League semi-final.
But clearly, the chapter wasnโt overโit was just being rewritten with a pen dipped in gold.
Letโs Talk Numbers
Ronaldoโs new deal isnโt just a contract. Itโs possibly the most extravagant agreement in professional sport history. Buckle up.
Hereโs what CR7 is set to earn:
- ยฃ178 million per year โ Thatโs ยฃ3.4 million per week.
- ยฃ80,000 per goal โ And that jumps 20% in year two.
- ยฃ40,000 per assist, with the same 20% hike.
- ยฃ24.5 million signing bonus โ rising to ยฃ38 million if he triggers the extension.
And the bonuses donโt stop there:
- ยฃ8 million if Al Nassr win the Saudi Pro League.
- ยฃ4 million if Ronaldo finishes as top scorer.
- ยฃ6.5 million if Al Nassr lift the AFC Champions League title.
Basically, every time he scores or helps win a trophy, itโs not just for gloryโitโs a serious payday.
The Off-Field Perks? Only Fit for a King
If the on-field incentives sound luxurious, wait till you hear about the lifestyle clauses. Ronaldoโs contract reads more like a royal charter than a football deal.
Hereโs what else he gets:
- ยฃ4 million annually for private jet expenses
- ยฃ60 million in sponsorships lined up through Saudi brands
- A 16-member personal staff, including:
- 3 drivers
- 4 housekeepers
- 2 private chefs
- 3 gardeners
- 4 full-time bodyguards
Oh, and hereโs the real game-changer: Ronaldo now owns 15% of Al Nassr itselfโa stake valued at around ยฃ33 million. That makes him the first active footballer to own part of the club he plays for. Simply unprecedented.
Ronaldo: More Than a Player For Al Nassr
When Ronaldo first signed for Al Nassr in 2023, many saw it as a final payday. A step into footballโs twilight zone. But two years on, that narrative has flipped.
Heโs not just finishing a careerโheโs shaping an entire football ecosystem. His influence has helped turn Saudi Arabia into a genuine destination for world-class talent and high-stakes ambition.
Heโs not just a player anymore; heโs a brand ambassador, part-owner, and global icon rolled into one. And with Saudi Arabia hosting the 2034 World Cup, this move is about legacy, not just money.
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