It looks like Cristiano Ronaldo is wrapping up his European career for good! Recently, the soccer legend had a heartbreak as his national team Portugal was knocked out of the World Cup. It was perhaps Ronaldo’s last WC and he went out on a whimper. But, if a recent report is to be believed, he is set to become the highest-paid player in the world as he joins Al-Nassr.
Marca is reporting that Cristiano Ronaldo is joining the Saudi Arabian soccer club Al-Nassr on a humongous 7-year deal. Usually, soccer players sign a maximum of a 5-year deal with the clubs. However, if the report is correct, it looks like Ronaldo is set to finish his career playing for the Saudi club. However, there is a catch!
? Cristiano Ronaldo is set to sign a 7-year deal with Saudi Arabia, worth £170m-a-year. ?
The first two-and-a-half years as a player for Al-Nassr and the rest of the contract as an official ambassador for Saudi Arabia and their 2030 World Cup bid. ??
(Source: MARCA) pic.twitter.com/p83LvZ22ST
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) December 22, 2022
The Spanish outlet is reporting that Ronaldo will only play for the club for only two and a half years. So why is CR7 signing a deal till 2030? Ronaldo will apparently stick with Saudi Arabia as a brand ambassador to help the country win the bid to host the 2030 edition of the FIFA World Cup. As previously reported, Ronaldo is set to receive $207 million per year as his compensation.
Fans react to Cristiano Ronaldo signing a 7-year deal with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr
Although he will earn an ungodly amount of money, it basically indicates that Cristiano Ronaldo is done at the top European level. He was a part of Manchester United till the beginning of the World Cup. However, he did not see eye to eye with United boss Erik Ten Hag and went public with his disapproval. But, the club took strict action against him and terminated his contract.
It was suggested that the 37-year-old would wait to find a club that is playing in the Champions League. But, reports went around that top clubs are not entertaining the idea of signing Ronaldo ever for a minimum wage of $90,000 per week. So it appears that Al-Nassr was the only club that was left in the race to sign the aging superstar. However, it led to some very interesting fan reactions.
Here are some reactions to the matter
All that drama just to end up in Saudi.. what a downfall
— Amey (@amey_10) December 22, 2022
So much for him wanting to stay in the Champions League ?
— Foxdale Fat Cat (@FoxdaleFatCat) December 22, 2022
7 year contract. objective to help saudi arabia host world cup 2030 so it’ll be rigged for him to win the world cup at the age of 44.
— Football Guru (@football___guru) December 22, 2022
That interview really killed Ronaldo man. No club in Europe wants him anymore and his wages are extremley high for his age. Well a sad moment but thats life.
— MagicalModric (@MagicalModric00) December 22, 2022
European clubs reject ??? pic.twitter.com/hzEig7rT80
— Hendra (@miceplenter) December 22, 2022
Bro Just fell off hard????? pic.twitter.com/w9TvgAUJ2s
— ??? (@TenHag_Szn) December 22, 2022
Honestly im lost for words, how to ruin a legacy in 8 months
— Charlie (@charliejonah7) December 22, 2022
If this is truly the end of Ronaldo in Europe, he will end his illustrious top-flight career with 5 Ballon d’Or trophies, 5 Champions Leagues, and multiple La Liga, Premier League, and Serie A titles. Cristiano Ronaldo has 819 goals in his club career and 118 goals for his national side Portugal. He currently holds the record for both the most number of club soccer goals and the most number of international soccer goals.
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