- Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a new contract at Al-Nassr which extends his stay at the club until the summer of 2027
- Al-Nassr posted a video of the Portugal international walking along a beachfront saying “Al-Nassr forever” before making the announcement of the new deal official
- The former Manchester United man had hinted at an Al-Nassr exit in May when he posted “This chapter is over” after the Saudi side ended the campaign without winning a title
Cristiano Ronaldo new contract at Al-Nassr is, without a doubt, one of the most lucrative deals in the world of sports. Ronaldo had been linked with Al-Nassr exit this summer, especially after the club ended another campaign without winning a title. However, he has landed a pay rise in the recently signed contract which extends his stay in the Saudi Pro League for another two years.
Ronaldo and Al-Nassr put the new deal official on their social media pages, ending the speculation that he could be on the move. Al-Nassr posted a video of the Portugal international walking along a beachfront saying “Al-Nassr forever” before making the announcement of the new deal official.
“Cristiano Ronaldo is staying at @AlNassrFC until 2027,” the club posted on X on Thursday. Ronaldo then confirmed he had signed a new contract by writing: “A new chapter begins. Same passion, same dream. Let’s make history together.”
The former Manchester United man had hinted at an Al-Nassr exit in May when he posted “This chapter is over” after the Saudi side ended the campaign without winning a title. However, his presence in Saudi Arabia is a key factor in football development in the country and has opened the door for many talented young footballers to come and showcase their talent in the gulf country.
As a result, he Public Investment Fund (PIF), which is a major investor in Saudi football has played a significant role convincing Ronaldo to stay at Al-Nassr for two more years. The PIF, which is funded by oil money, is behind a number of major investments in Saudi Arabia and controls the some of the top clubs in the country, including Al-Nassr, Al Ahli and Al Hilal.
Cristiano Ronaldo New Contract
According to various credible sources on the web such as SunSport, Cristiano Ronaldo new contract is worth a massive £492 million. The former Real Madrid star will earn a basic salary of £488,000 a day (which is about £3.4 million per week) for the next two years.
Besides the basic salary, Ronaldo will also enjoy other incentives which includes a £24.5 million signing bonus. The bonus will increase to £38 million if he triggers the second year of his contract. He will also receive a whopping £4 million if he wins the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot and £8 million if Al-Nassr wins the league title.
The Sun also reports that Cristiano Ronaldo new contract includes being given a 15% ownership stake at Al-Nassr which is worth £33 million.
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Ronaldo will also enjoy flying using a private jet and his family will be taken care of royally off the pitch. The Portugal national team captain will have 16 people working full-time for him; four security personnel, four housekeepers, three drivers, three gardeners and two chefs. Al-Nassr will cover the salaries for those people which amounts to around £1.4 million.
Also, Ronaldo has been promised sponsorships by Saudi companies and those in the Asian market with the amount expected to reach £60 million.
Al-Nassr Part Ways With Manager Pioli
Al-Nassr recently announced that they had parted ways with manager Stefano Pioli after less than a year at the club. The Italian tactician joined Al-Nassr in September 2024 and replaced Luis Castro who had been sacked after a poor start to the 2024-25 campaign.
Pioli led the Saudi club to a third place finish in the league but that wasn’t enough to convince his bosses. Al-Ittihad, who won the league title, finished 13 points above Al-Nassr.
Pioli, who led AC Milan to Serie A triumph during the 2021-22 season, has been linked with a return to the top of Italian football. According to various sources, he is likely to end up at Fiorentina before the start of next season.
