Cristiano Ronaldo joins Al Nassr to become highly-paid player ever; social media in splits
By Ayush Gupta | First Published Dec 31, 2022, 9:58 AM ISTCristiano Ronaldo has completed his move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr after parting ways with Manchester United last month. It would be his maiden stint outside Europe, while social media is in splits about his move.
Portuguese sensation has ventured into a new version of football, moving away from his general European football and migrating to Asian football, signing for Saudi Arabian giant Al Nassr. He will now play in the Saudi Pro League after he terminated his contract with English giants Manchester United last month following an explosive interview with football journalist Piers Morgan. He accused the latter of betraying him and that he had lost respect for head coach Erik ten Hag. He signed for the Saudi giant until 2025 for a reported pay of €200 million, making him the most highly-paid player in the world.
🇸🇦✍️A breakdown of Cristiano Ronaldo’s two-year contract with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr;
💶€200M/year
💶€16.67M/month
💶€3.888M/week
💶€555,555/day
💶€23,150/hour
💶€386/minute
💶€6.5/second
💰It’s the BIGGEST CONTRACT EVER in the history of football.| pic.twitter.com/Pf97jUXtoP
After an unimpressive outing in the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, Portugal was ousted in the quarterfinal, with Ronaldo managing just a goal. Thus, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner will have his first football stint outside Europe. The Knights of Najd have won the SPL nine times, including six King’s Cup crowns, three now-defunct Saudi Crown Prince’s Cups, and two Saudi Super Cups.
Cristiano Ronaldo's career at the top ends today. It’s sad but he has the right to make that choice. I and millions of others won’t forget all the incredible moments he produced across his 20 year career. Forever my favourite footballer ever. Thank you, Cristiano. pic.twitter.com/pdHtig2Myk
— TC (@totalcristiano)Latest Videos
𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘! 𝐇𝐄 𝐈𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄! 🙌
Welcome to Asian football, 🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/97po3PApJW
Besides winning the Asian Cup Winners’ Cup and Asian Super Cup on one occasion, it also won the now-discontinued GCC Champions League twice. Al Nassr is ranked second in the SPL table, having reached the pre-quarters of the King’s Cup and the semis of the Super Cup. A top rank in the SPL would allow the club to feature in the AFC Champions League group stage next season.
History in the making 🐐
A very special welcome to Roshn Saudi League for Cristiano Ronaldo! 🇸🇦
One of football’s greats will be playing at Al Nassr 💛 | | pic.twitter.com/DEACrmzr2P
After confirming the signing, the Knights of Najd said in a tweet, “History in the making. It is a signing that will inspire our club to achieve even greater success and our league, our nation and future generations, boys and girls, to be the best version of themselves. Welcome @Cristiano to your new home @AlNassrFC.”
Al Nassr players after Cristiano Ronaldo signed for Al Nassr to earn €200m a year: pic.twitter.com/BwMUiqd8Zd
— KYSTAR (@KYSTAR)UNPOPULAR OPINION: Wayne Rooney should be regarded more of a legend for Manchester United than Cristiano Ronaldo. pic.twitter.com/JFmtSmNJvv
— FootballFunnys (@FootballFunnnys)In the meantime, Ronaldo stated after joining Al Nassr, “I’m thrilled for a new experience in a different league and a different country. The vision that Al Nassr has is very inspiring. I’m very excited to join my teammates and help the team achieve more success”. Meanwhile, social media was in splits with this move of his.
Do you agree with Sir Alex Ferguson about Cristiano Ronaldo. pic.twitter.com/fUKDYaSYlq
— Frank Khalid (@FrankKhalidUK)
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