Revealed: New details emerge of Cristiano Ronaldo's new Saudi mega-contract, including part ownership of Al-Nassr, with deal confirming his place as world's highest-paid athlete
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New details have emerged over Cristiano Ronaldo's reported contract extension at Al-Nassr, with the football legend set to confirm his status as the highest paid footballer in the world. Ronaldo is reportedly set to be handed a new contract by the Saudi Pro League club worth over £167.9million (€200m), which will extend his deal for a further year.
![[Ronaldo moved to the Saudi Pro League side in January 2023 following an acrimonious exit from Manchester United]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/14/08/94067007-14281695-image-a-17_1736842111519.jpg)
The 39-year-old superstar joined Gulf state outfit Al-Nassr in a blockbuster move in January 2023 on the heels of his acrimonious departure from Manchester United. The Portugal international received a staggering contract which sees him make around £164m per season for his on-pitch contributions, with another £49m of his salary coming from ventures off the field.
![[The 39-year-old has been full of praise for the Saudi top division since his move two years ago]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/14/08/94066993-14281695-image-a-19_1736842122301.jpg)
Ronaldo has appeared in videos promoting the country's National Day and taken sponsored trips to a number of Saudi's burgeoning tourist hotspots, and has been spotted front row at multiple high-profile boxing matches in Riyadh. Spanish newspaper Marca report that Al-Nassr are set to reward Ronaldo's influence on the club by granting the start part ownership as part of his contract.
![[Ronaldo is still hungry for the league title as his side is set to miss out for the third season in a row to either of their rivals Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/14/08/94067033-14281695-image-a-20_1736842147214.jpg)
Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to ink a deal which will keep him at Al-Nassr until June 2026. Ronaldo moved to the Saudi Pro League side in January 2023 following an acrimonious exit from Manchester United. The 39-year-old has been full of praise for the Saudi top division since his move two years ago.
