CR7 begins a brand new chapter in his profession by becoming a member of the Saudi Arabian facet.
Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Al Nassr on a contract till 2025.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner left Manchester United after an explosive interview in November.
After weeks of hypothesis over Ronaldo’s subsequent membership, Al Nassr confirmed they reached an settlement to signal CR7 on Friday.
The 37-year-old joins the Saudi Arabian membership as a free agent as he turns into the highest-earning footballer on this planet.
Widespread stories in English media declare Ronaldo will earn £175 million a 12 months at his new membership.
Al Nassr confirmed Ronaldo’s switch with a tweet saying: “The world’s best athlete formally signed for Al-Nassr”.
The membership’s official account latter added: “Historical past within the making.
“It is a signing that won’t solely encourage our membership to realize even larger success however encourage our league, our nation and future generations, girls and boys to be one of the best model of themselves. Welcome Cristiano to your new residence.”
Ronaldo’s resolution to affix Al Nassr virtually ends his profession on the prime stage. The previous Actual Madrid star was linked with Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, and Bayern Munich after he knowledgeable United of his resolution to go away the membership in the summertime.
He went on to reject Al Nassr’s preliminary provide a couple of months in the past however ultimately determined to proceed his profession on the Saudi membership.
CR7’s arrival is a significant increase for Saudi Arabia’s reported plan to host the 2030 World Cup alongside Egypt. Al Nassr are reportedly planning to announce Ronaldo as their ambassador after he ends his enjoying spell on the membership.
Talking to Al Nassr’s official web site, Ronaldo stated: “I’m thrilled for a brand new expertise in a special league and a special nation, the imaginative and prescient that Al Nassr has may be very inspiring.
“I’m very excited to affix my teammates, and to assist the staff to realize extra success”.
