On Saturday, the Saudi club Al-Nasr announced its contract with Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo, officially, until the summer of 2025.
Ronaldo’s career began in Sporting Lisbon, following which he played for Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus before returning to Manchester for a second term, and then heading to the Saudi capital, Riyadh.
With Portugal, Ronaldo won the European Cup 2016 and the European Nations League 2019. He also won five European Champions League titles, including 4 with Real Madrid, and is the historical top scorer of the tournament.
The contract signing ceremony was held in Madrid, Spain, in the presence of the Portuguese legend and Musli Al Muammar, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Nasr Club, and it was decided that the winner of the Golden Ball 5 times would wear the number “7” during his period with the capital team.
Ronaldo confirmed his readiness for the new experience, saying: I am eager to experience a new football league in a different country. The vision with which Al-Nasr Club works is very inspiring and I am excited to join my teammates so that together we can help the team achieve more successes.
And Musali Al Muammar, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Nasr Club, stated: This deal is greater than just writing a new historical chapter.
