done deal! Cristiano Ronaldo transfer closes rumors, signs two -year contract expansion at Saudi Club Football News
Al Nasar has announced a two -year contract expansion with Cristiano Ronaldo that will place it in the Saudi Arabia club by 2027. The announcement was made on Thursday after months of uncertainty about its future.The 40 -year -old star confirmed his commitment in a video released by the team, where he said: “Al Nasar Forever.”The arrival of Ronaldo in 2023 created a tendency, leading many established players to lead in the stages of his career to move to Saudi Arabia.There was speculation about Ronaldo’s future when he posted “This chapter ended” after Al Nasar finished third without winning a trophy in the Saudi Pro League.“Ronaldo’s presence is an important factor in developing the Saudi League in the last two years in the last two years,” a source in the Public Investment Fund (PIF) told a source of AFP.Saudi PIF, which manages the country’s sovereign wealth fund, oversees several Pro League clubs including Al Nasar, Al Hilal and Al Ahali.The news of the expansion of Ronaldo follows the departure of Brazil’s star Neymar from Al Hilal in January. Neymar’s brief 18 -month tenure saw him playing only seven matches, reporting him $ 104 million annually.Despite being the top scorer of the league with 25 goals, Ronaldo has not yet secured any Saudi or continental title with Al Nasar. The team recently lost in the Asian Champions League semi -finals.The five -time Ballon D’Or winner had mentioned the possibility of ending his career with the first Saudi Royals with a popular team Al Nasar.Saudi Arabia has changed its football scenario by starting with Ronaldo’s transfer at the end of 2022, by investing heavily in European talents. This country is also ready to host the 2034 World Cup.The enthusiasts of Saudi football have enjoyed watching prestigious players such as Ronaldo and Karim Benjema, who regularly organize six balloon d’Or collectively during the league matches.Some observers have drawn similarities between the Saudi Pro League and the Chinese Super League, which previously attracted high -pay players before facing financial difficulties.The development of the Saudi Pro League aligns with the country’s widespread goals of becoming a tourism and commercial destination before the demand for global oil decreases.Ronaldo initially joined Al Nasar two years ago, allegedly worth $ 250 million, with a significant change in its career route for Saudi Arabia football.
