Jeddah: Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo now owns Al Nasr Club in Saudi Arabia. The star and club officials signed the biggest contracts of the season. The 37-year-old Cristiano signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Al Nasr Club until 2025 at a ceremony held in Madrid, the Spanish capital, ending a month-long speculation. Al Nasr club officials described Ronaldo as ‘the best sports star in the world’ during the contract announcement. Ronaldo will wear the number 7 jersey of Al Nasr Club.
Cristiano has remained free without joining any club since the cancellation of his contract with Manchester United. During the World Cup football match held in Qatar, the contract between Ronaldo and Manchester United was terminated by mutual consent of both parties. An interview given by Ronaldo severely criticizing the club, coach and club owners led to the separation between Manchester United and Ronaldo.
“I am excited to play football in a new country and join my teammates to help the team win new trophies,” Ronaldo said via the club’s official Twitter account following signing with Al Nasr Club.
Saudi Sports Minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Turki Al Faisal welcomed the agreement. “The greatest man of all time is starting his new journey in Saudi Arabia, may Ronald and his family have a pleasant experience in Saudi,” he wished.
