December 30, (THEWILL) – Al Nassr, a Saudi Arabian football club, has announced the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the world’s most celebrated and accomplished football players.
Ronaldo had been a free agent since November when he and Manchester United mutually terminated his contract. It had been widely speculated that Ronaldo would be joining Al Nassr, and the club confirmed the news on Friday, via its official Twitter account, stating that Ronaldo had signed a contract through 2025 that read: “The world’s greatest athlete officially signed”, with photos of the Portuguese holding his shirt.
Prior to signing with Al Nassr, Ronaldo had received offers to remain in Europe, but ultimately decided to accept the offer from the Saudi Arabian club. It is believed that Ronaldo will earn a substantial sum during his time with Al Nassr, with reports monitored by THEWILL indicating that he will earn around £250m.
Ronaldo has won numerous accolades and awards during his career, including five Ballon d’Or trophies, which are awarded annually to the best male football player in the world. He has also won numerous domestic and international league titles and has scored over 700 goals for club and country.
His signing with Al Nassr marks a significant acquisition for the club, and his presence is sure to bring excitement and attention to the team.
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