The Portuguese star upon leaving Manchester United joined the Saudi Pro League side in January 2023 on a two-year contract. Ronaldo’s contract set to expire in June 2025, had already made him the highest-paid footballer globally.
However, according to Ben Jacobs Al Nassr is in negotiation to keep the star for another year with an increased salary of above €3 million and to make him an ambassador for the 2034 World cup in Saudi Arabia in a nine-year deal with FIFA having confirmed that the nation will host the tournament for the first time.
Since joining the team, Ronaldo has been an instrumental player to the team , with a record of 75 goals and 18 assists in the 84 appearances he made for the club. Although his individual stats is awesome, the team is still currently in the third place in the league table and has managed to secure only one title in his tenure – the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup.
Saudi Arabia heavily investing in football comes off as a part of their broader strategy to diversify its economy and enhance its influence on the international stage.
With the domestic and international TV rights for the Saudi Pro League due for renewal in the summer, the Saudi Pro League executives believe Ronaldo’s involvement in the league’s next TV rights cycle will be crucial to their deal.
With the extension still in progress, talks are the five times ballon d’or winner is keen to remain in the club.
