Ronaldo

Former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has reached an agreement to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr in a deal worth $75 million per year.

[Arriyadiyah](https://twitter.com/ariyadhiah_br/status/1608878016188366848) - comes after the 37-year-old's medical [was initially mooted on Boxing Day](https://www.goal.com/en/news/ronaldo-move-edges-closer-al-nassr-book-medical-cr7-mega-money-deal-saudi-arabia/blt157dcaf5fb9be17c). Ronaldo is set to earn a whopping $75m (£61.1m) per year at Al-Nassr, while also moving into an ambassador role after his playing career ends in 2024. The player is said to have put pen to paper on Friday afternoon, with the club set to formally announce his signing after their game against Al-Khaleej on Saturday.

The 37-year-old was a free agent after he was released from his Old Trafford contract in November and has signed a two-and-a-half year deal reportedly worth $75 ...

He holds the men’s international goalscoring record with 118 goals and is two matches away from reaching 200 international appearances for Portugal. “It’s difficult to tell you 100 per cent, but let’s say I regret [not coming on as sub], but in the same way I felt provoked by the coach,” he said. Prior to signing he had appeared to insist he could still perform at the highest level, whether United or another top team in Europe. Having also played for Sporting CP, Real Madrid and Juventus during his career, as well as an earlier spell with United, Ronaldo now moves outside of Europe for the first time. Al Nassr, who are nine-time winners of the Saudi Pro League, announced the deal as “history in the making”. According to reports, Ronaldo’s salary could be worth as much as $200m per year when further commerical deals are included.

Cristiano Ronaldo has signed for Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr on a sensational £175million-a-year contract following his tumultuous exit from Manchester ...

He was left out of the team for the Switzerland match and the quarter-final defeat to Morocco having featured in Portugal's opening group game against Ghana. I just want you all to know that much has been said, much has been written, much has been speculated, but my dedication to Portugal has not changed not for a moment. He then went to Real Madrid's Valdebebas base to train alone during his search for a new club. I never turned my face to the fight and I never gave up on that dream. Ronaldo's issues continued at the World Cup in Qatar. 'When a player definitely doesn't want to be in this club then he has to go, that's clear. [sources close to the player telling Sportsmail it was 'nonsense'](/sport/football/article-11503409/Cristiano-Ronaldo-sign-Saudi-Arabian-Al-Nassr-January-1st.html) that a deal had been signed. He came in and said, 'I will tell you in seven days if I want to stay'. Ronaldo also took aim at the Glazers' running of United and his team-mates. Not that I would say something in particular to him.' His decision to move to Saudi Arabia effectively ends his career at the top level. In the sitdown with Morgan,

The soccer superstar will be paid handsomely to play in the Middle East in the twilight of his career.

He was [benched at that tournament, too](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/06/sports/soccer/portugal-cristiano-ronaldo-benched.html), after appearing to pout about being substituted in a previous game. [Messi’s victory with Argentina this month in the World Cup in Qatar](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/18/sports/soccer/messi-world-cup-win.html) seemed to cement in many fans’ minds his spot at No. Messi earlier this year signed a deal with the Saudi government to become a tourism ambassador for the kingdom. But like just about every team in the world, it stands several steps behind the giant European teams, like the ones Ronaldo has played for earlier in his career. Earlier this month, the team lost to Morocco in a World Cup quarterfinal, and Ronaldo Boards of the clubs and their finances must be approved by the ministry. He had clashed with his manager, fumed over a lack of starts and showed reluctance to play pressing defense. Ronaldo is generally considered to be, along with Lionel Messi, the greatest player of his generation. “Al-Nassr has a very inspiring vision, and I’m thrilled to join my teammates in the club so we can help the team achieve more success together.” 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. It posted photos of Ronaldo holding a blue-and-yellow jersey and standing with the team president. Now, Cristiano Ronaldo could be filling the same role in the Middle East.

Cristiano Ronaldo is closing in on his marquee transfer to Al-Nassr but has made sure of a very important detail...

And Canada has joined forces with the United States and Mexico to host in 2026. It will show the league is strong." The Portuguese icon is expected to wrap up a marquee move to Al-Nassr imminently, leaving Europe for the first time in his stellar career. Portugal and Saudi Arabia have never hosted the World Cup, and both would be the fourth successive edition to be played in a new country. Portugal is planning to compete with Saudi Arabia to host the 2030 World Cup, so the five-time Ballon d'Or winner doesn't want to be involved in a bid against his home nation. The deal he is set to sign in the Middle East is similar and with good reason...

Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr after leaving Manchester United, the club announced Friday.

"This is more than history in the making," Al-Nassr president Musalli Almuammar added. I am looking forward to joining my new teammates and together with them help the Club to achieve success." We can see from Saudi Arabia's recent performance at the World Cup that this is a country with big football ambitions and a lot of potential.

The announcement, a groundbreaking deal for Middle Eastern soccer, ends speculation about where he would go next. Ronaldo became a free agent after his ...

He is coming off a disappointing World Cup where he was benched in the knockout rounds and Portugal lost in the quarterfinals to Morocco. Saudi Arabia earned its biggest international soccer win ever at the World Cup in Qatar last month when it beat eventual champion Argentina in its first group-stage game. Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund owns Premier League team Newcastle, and the country is considering a bid to host the 2030 World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo has joined the Riyadh-based side Al Nassr on a contract until June 2025 after his exit from Manchester United.

Al Nassr, currently second in the Saudi league, will be the fifth club of Ronaldo’s career. “History in the making,” added a tweet on the Riyadh club’s English account. Welcome @Cristiano to your new home.” The picture and statement were also posted on Ronaldo’s Instagram account.

The announcement, a groundbreaking deal for Middle Eastern soccer, ends speculation about where he would go next. Ronaldo became a free agent after his ...

Saudi Arabia earned its biggest international soccer win ever at the World Cup in Qatar last month when it beat eventual champion Argentina in its first group-stage game. He is coming off a disappointing World Cup where he was benched in the knockout rounds and Portugal lost in the quarterfinals to Morocco. Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund owns Premier League team Newcastle, and the country is considering a bid to host the 2030 World Cup.

Famed Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, the team announced on social media Friday.

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. The club tweeted a picture of Ronaldo holding up a yellow No. 7 Al Nassr jersey and said: “History in the making.

The 37-year-old saw his Manchester United contract terminated by mutual agreement after he gave an interview with Piers Morgan in which he criticised the ...

He then took part in a wide-ranging interview with Piers Morgan in which he strongly criticised Erik ten Hag - who he accused of lacking respect for him - and also attacked the Glazers and the poor infrastructure at the Red Devils' training ground, as well as saying that he hadn't heard of former caretaker manager Ralf Rangnick before he arrived. In a statement on the club's social media channels, the Saudia Arabian released two pictures of Ronaldo posing with his new home kit, along with a statement which read: "History in the making. The 37-year-old saw his Manchester United contract terminated by mutual agreement after he gave an interview with Piers Morgan in which he criticised the Glazers, Erik ten Hag and the club's infrastructure.

Cristiano Ronaldo has completed his mega-money move to Al-Nassr, with the deal reportedly containing a clause that will see the superstar become a Saudi ...

A group representing the families of prisoners in the country made their concerns clear, with Ronaldo likely to face similar calls to speak out on Saudi Arabia's abuses. Ronaldo's decision to follow in Messi's footsteps to become an ambassador for the country will likely concern human rights groups. The world must stand up to those who trample on others." The Middle Eastern country is understood to be lining up a joint bid with Egypt and Greece for the right to host the tournament in six years. Negotiations continued during the [World Cup](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/world-cup-2022) and were finally completed this week to see Ronaldo leave Europe for the first time. Messi has already been paraded by the Saudi state during a visit in May.

Football star Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a 2.5-year contract to play for Al Nassr Football Club, the Saudi Arabian club announced in a tweet on Friday.

The 37-year-old joins on a two-year deal after leaving Manchester United last month.

Al-Nassr Club's vision is very inspiring," the Saudi club quoted Ronaldo as saying. Ronaldo is reported to be on a £177m-a-year deal at Al-Nassr, the biggest in football history. The 37-year-old joins on a two-and-a-half-year deal after leaving

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It’s a long period and the window hasn’t even started.' It’s about so many circumstances playing a role in that. 'We need to be creative and do everything we have in our power to get the right players in, who are fitting in the balance. It turns out the Portuguese star has backtracked on comments made in past interviews about where he wants to play. [Ronaldo confirmed his move to the Saudi Arabian side](../../football/article-11586707/Pictured-Cristiano-Ronaldo-OFFICIALLY-joins-Saudi-Al-Nassr-set-earn-175m-year.html) on a sensational £175million-a-year contract following his tumultuous exit from [Manchester United](../../teampages/manchester-united.html) in November. That had to come to an end at Old Trafford - it looks like Cristiano is finishing his career in Saudi.' He's not quite the finished product yet, but usually players develop well here.' Highlights can be shown on EuroSport, but live matches are currently not offered. The Saudi Pro League does not have a streaming or syndication deal with any network in the United States. 'I think Enzo is a great player. [Chelsea](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/teampages/chelsea.html) target Enzo Fernandez could have played his last game for the Portuguese club - as reports emerge the World Cup star did not even want to play against Sporting Braga. [transfer news](/sport/transfernews/index.html) and rumours ahead of the January window.

Cristiano Ronaldo has explained the reasons that prompted him to join Saudi club Al-Nassr following his release by Manchester United.

I am looking forward to joining my new teammates and together with them, help the club to achieve success." We can see from Saudi Arabia’s recent performance at the World Cup that this is a country with big football ambitions and a lot of potential. "I am fortunate that I have won everything I set out to win in European football and feel now that this is the right moment to share my experience in Asia.

Ronaldo, 37, has joined the Riyadh-based Al Nassr FC on a two-and-a-half-year contract, weeks after terminating his second spell at English Premier League side ...

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Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-year deal with Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr; Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville agreed it was a sad end with Carragher ...

Sepulveda told Sky Sports News: "This is the price of forcing his exit from Manchester United. Jamie Carragher added: "In some ways it's a sad end for him. It was an inevitability in the end." It's not the best way to go out." "It tells me that the offer is staggering. He said: "In some ways, it's a sad end for him.

The 37-year-old hit out at the Red Devils and manager Erik ten Hag in a tell-all interview with Piers Morgan and his contract was subsequently terminated by ...

with the Portuguese superstar to team up with long-term rival Lionel Messi in the promotion ](/sport/football/article-11587695/Cristiano-Ronaldo-ambassador-Saudi-Arabias-2030-World-Cup-bid.html) ['Pride of my life': Cristiano Ronaldo's sister Katia Aveiro backs the star to 'make history once more' in Instagram post after he signed £175m-a-year deal with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr ](/sport/football/article-11587759/Cristiano-Ronaldos-sister-Katia-Aveiro-reacts-Al-Nassr-move.html) [Cristiano Ronaldo knew it was 'IMPOSSIBLE' to join a Champions League club after his bitter Man United exit and he knew his future lay at Al-Nassr while at the World Cup, claim Spanish outlet Marca](/sport/football/article-11587801/Cristiano-Ronaldo-knew-IMPOSSIBLE-join-Champions-League-club-Man-United-exit.html) and American team's 'package was very close' ](/sport/football/article-11587449/Cristiano-Ronaldos-representatives-multiple-meetings-MLS-Sporting-Kansas-City.html) ['He finished his career with a Piers Morgan interview and Messi has won the World Cup': Jamie Carragher labels Ronaldo's Al-Nassr move a 'sad end'... while Gary Neville believes his ex-team-mate would have 'wanted to stay in Europe' ](/sport/football/article-11587267/Jamie-Carragher-labels-Cristiano-Ronaldos-Al-Nassr-sad-end.html) [Cristiano Ronaldo 'will become an ambassador for Saudi Arabia's 2030 World Cup bid due to a clause in his Al-Nassr contract'... with the Portuguese star set to earn £175m-a-year as part of sensational contract after his bitter Manchester United exit](/sport/football/article-11586707/Pictured-Cristiano-Ronaldo-OFFICIALLY-joins-Saudi-Al-Nassr-set-earn-175m-year.html) [You sure, Cristiano? Ronaldo knew he was set to join Al-Nassr while he was playing for Portugal at the World Cup and declaring in a 2015 interview he wanted to end his career with 'dignity'](/sport/football/article-11587053/Ronaldo-signs-Al-Nassr-MONTH-telling-Piers-Morgan-play-highest-level.html) [Cristiano Ronaldo's representatives 'had multiple meetings with MLS side Sporting Kansas City' before he joined Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia on £175m-a-year deal...

Saudi Arabian football club Al Nassr has announced the signing of Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, in a landmark move for football in the Middle East.

Al Nassr have won a total of nine league titles, with the last being in the 2018-19 season. The league’s all-time top scorer, Majed Abdullah, spent his entire club career between 1977 and 1998 at Al Nassr. It plays in the country’s top division, the Saudi Professional League (SPL), which has 18 teams.