Cristiano Ronaldo signs new deal with Al-Nassr Until 2027 in Blockbuster Deal
Breaking: CR7 Commits to Saudi Football Until Age 42
- New 2-Year Deal: Will stay with Al-Nassr through 2026/27 season
- Goal Machine: 99 goals in 111 games; eyes 1,000 career goals (currently 938)
- Legacy Move: Likely final professional contract for 5x Ballon d’Or winner
Why Ronaldo Stayed
💰 Financial Power: Maintains status as world’s highest-paid athlete (£177m/year)
⚽ Record Chase: Needs 62 more goals to hit 1,000-goal milestone
🌍 Saudi Vision: Key face of league’s global push; rules out European return
By the Numbers
🔥 2023/24 Stats: 35 goals in 41 games (Saudi Pro League top scorer)
🏆 Trophy Drought: Al-Nassr trophyless since his 2022 arrival
🇵🇹 Portugal Future: Eyes 2026 World Cup at age 41
What’s Next?
- New Manager Search: Stefano Pioli just departed
- Preseason Prep: Al-Nassr faces Messi’s Inter Miami in February 2025
- Marketing Boom: CR7 remains Saudi football’s global ambassador