Cristiano Ronaldo signs new deal with Saudi club Al-Nassr
Lisbon, June 26 (UNI) Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a new two-year contract with Al-Nassr that
means he will stay with the Saudi Pro League club until beyond his 42nd birthday.
The Portugal captain, 40, joined the Riyadh-based team in December 2022 after leaving Manchester United in acrimonious circumstances.
His previous Al-Nassr deal had been due to expire at the end of June.
In a post on X, Ronaldo wrote: "A new chapter begins. Same passion, same dream. Let's make history together."
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