Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr has announced the signing of Portuguese football star, Cristiano Ronaldo following his early exit from Manchester United.
This ends weeks of speculation about Ronaldo's future as a free agent. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner signed a lucrative two-and-half-year deal with the Saudi Arabian outfit and is expected to earn around £173 million per year in the Middle East.
Confirming that the Portuguese football star is now signed to the club, 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.”
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
Al Nassr Chairman Musalli Al-Muammar added;
“This deal is more than just writing a new historical chapter. This player is a higher example for all athletes and youth in the world, and with his presence in Al-Nassr, we will move forward to achieve more success for the club, Saudi sports, and future generations.”
Al-Nassr currently sit at the top of the Saudi Pro League, having won seven of their opening 10 matches. They've conceded just six goals, with Cameroon star Vincent Aboubakar leading the line.
