Cristiano Ronaldo to become highest paid player in history with ₦5 Billion-per-week contract

Cristiano Ronaldo to become highest paid player in history with ₦5 Billion-per-week contract

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 11:18 - 14.01.2025

Al Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is set to sign a blockbuster contract with the Saudi Club.

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly on the verge of signing a new contract with Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, worth a staggering €3.8m per week.

This deal would solidify his position as the highest-paid footballer in football history.

Ronaldo, 39, joined Al-Nassr in January 2023 after a highly publicized departure from Manchester United.

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The Saudi Pro League's recruitment of Ronaldo has led the movement of attracting top players like Neymar, Karim Benzema, and Ivan Toney to the Middle Eastern nation with lucrative offers.

According to Saudi outlet 'Al Khabar' via AS, Ronaldo has agreed to extend his contract, which expires at the end of the season.

Ronaldo for Al Nassr | Imago
Cristiano Ronaldo with his Globe Soccer Award | Instagram/@globesoccer
Ronaldo celebrates his 899th goal.

The new deal would see him earn €3.8m (₦5 Billion) per week

Since joining Al-Nassr, Ronaldo has scored 75 goals in 84 games. However, he has only won the 2023 Arab Club Championship with Al-Nassr, missing out on two title opportunities to Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal.

The goal for the Portugal captain will now be to, Al-Nassr sits third in the league with 28 points, behind title contenders Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad, who are level on 37 points.

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