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Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Cristiano Ronaldo's former Man United team-mate pokes fun at his staggering new '£492MILLION Al-Nassr deal' with hilarious four-word message
One of Cristiano Ronaldo 's former Manchester United team-mates took to social media to poke fun at his staggering new contract with Al-Nassr. Football's all-time leading goalscorer put pen to paper on a two-year deal, which is reportedly the most lucrative in sporting history, worth a basic £492million over its duration. The new terms, which will take him past his 42nd birthday, reportedly include an eye-watering basic salary of £488,000-a-day. Additionally, he is reportedly pocketing a signing bonus of £24.5m which increases to £38m if he triggers the second year of his contract. It is understood that he has also been given a 15 per cent ownership stake in the club worth £33m. In light of these eye-watering numbers, ex-Man United goalkeeper David De Gea could not help but share his reaction online. Under Ronaldo's post on X announcing his new contract, the Spaniard wrote ironically: 'And playing for free,' followed by a laughing emoji and an eyes emoji. De Gea and Ronaldo's were team-mates during the latter's second spell at Old Trafford. Both men have since left United in acrimonious circumstances. Ronaldo fell out of favour under former manager Erik ten Hag and orchestrated his own exit through a bombshell interview. On the other hand, De Gea departed as a free agent in the summer of 2023, and was replaced by Andre Onana. Ronaldo and De Gea are understood to have a good relationship off the field, with both players following each other on social media, and the latter seen commenting on many of Ronaldo's posts over the years. De Gea now suits up for Fiorentina, with whom he signed a new contract last month, keeping him in Italy until 2028. The shot-stopper made 545 appearances over 12 years at United - the seventh-most in club history. Meanwhile, Ronaldo scored 35 goals in 41 matches in all competitions last term and was the Saudi Pro League's top scorer for the second season running. In all, he has netted 99 times in 111 appearances for Al-Nassr and is inching closer to his dream of reaching 1,000 senior career goals. His current tally stands at 938. In addition to the ludicrous sums involved in Ronaldo's deal, The Sun claim that Ronaldo and his family will have 16 people working full-time for them. These include three drivers, four housekeepers, two chefs, three gardeners and four security people - who will be paid for by Al-Nassr at a cost of around £1.4m. Furthermore, there is £4m for use of a private jet, as well as the promise of sponsorship deals with Saudi companies which could reach £60m.
Gulf Today
14 hours ago
- Business
- Gulf Today
Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr until 2027
Cristiano Ronaldo inked a two-year extension with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, the club announced Thursday, following months of speculation over which team he would sign for next season. "Cristiano Ronaldo is staying at @AlNassrFC until 2027," the club wrote in a post on X. Minutes before the official confirmation, the team posted a teaser video, with the 40-year-old Ronaldo walking along a beachfront and saying: "Al Nassr forever". The Portuguese superstar arrived in 2023 in the kingdom to play with the club, heralding a rush of players in the latter stages of their careers to the oil-rich country. Last month, Ronaldo posted "This chapter is over" hours after the Saudi Pro League wrapped up with Al Nassr finishing third and trophyless once again. Cristiano Ronaldo signs a new deal with the Saudi club, in the presence of club chairman Abdullah Al Majid at an undisclosed location. AFP "Ronaldo's presence is a key factor in developing the Saudi league in the last two years and a half. He opens the door for elite and young players to come to Saudi Arabia," a source from the Public Investment Fund (PIF), a major investor in Saudi football, told AFP last month. The oil-funded PIF, the sovereign wealth fund behind a number of big-ticket Saudi investments, controls a group of Pro League clubs including Al Nassr, Al Hilal and Al Ahli. Ronaldo's announcement in May came just months after Brazilian star Neymar ended his injury-plagued 18-month stay in January, after playing just seven times for Al Hilal -- on a reported salary of around $104 million a year. Although Ronaldo was the Pro League's top scorer with 25 goals, he has been unable to win a Saudi or continental trophy with Al Nassr, who lost in the Asian Champions League semi-finals last month. Last year, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner said he could end his career with Al Nassr, the Riyadh team favoured by a number of Saudi royals. Saudi Arabia has shaken up football by spending heavily on stars from Europe, starting with Ronaldo's move in late 2022, and the desert nation will host the World Cup in 2034. For the past two years, Saudi football fans could watch the likes of Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, with six Ballons d'Or between them, on any given weekend during the football season in the kingdom. Agence France-Presse
Hindustan Times
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Salary over half-a-billion, ownership stake, 38m sign-on fee: Cristiano Ronaldo's new Al Nassr contract details
Jun 27, 2025 05:32 PM IST Cristiano Ronaldo signed a new two-year contract extension with Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr, following weeks of speculation over his future. After the official confirmation, the club also posted a teaser video with Ronaldo walking along a beachfront and stating, 'Al Nassr forever' Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during a match.(REUTERS) Ronaldo is already 40-years-old now and his Saudi Arabia adventure hasn't exactly gone according to plan. Al Nassr has also missed out on AFC Champions Elite qualification for this season and the Portugal international had also hinted at an exit. But now it looks like he will end his career with Al Nassr. According to a report by The Sun, Ronaldo has also received a signing-on fee of 24.5 million pounds, which will increase to 38 million pounds if he remains in the second year of his contract. According to The Sun report, he will also be earning 178 million pounds each year in wages, which is 488,000 pounds per day. Ronaldo will earn 492 million pounds, which could go up to over half a billion pounds if he triggers his bonuses of 4 million pounds (for winning the Golden Boot) and 8 million pounds if Al Nassr win the title. The report also mentions that Ronaldo has been given a 15 percent ownership stake in the club, which is worth 33 million pounds. Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in 2022 after leaving Manchester United. The move made him the highest-paid athlete in the world and he has also topped the list for the last three years, according to Forbes. Ronaldo's tenure with the club saw them miss out on major trophies, and they only bagged the Arab Club Champions Cup in 2023. Al Nassr finished in second position in the league in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons, and also came third in the previous campaign. Stay updated with the latest sports news, including latest headlines and updates from the Olympics 2024, where Indian athletes will compete for glory in Paris. Catch all the action from tennis Grand Slam tournaments, follow your favourite football teams and players with the latest match results, and get the latest on international hockey tournaments and series.
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
From Cristiano Ronaldo to Lionel Messi! 10 biggest contracts in football history
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi (AP Photos) In modern football, elite players are commanding record-breaking salaries, driven by global demand, commercial influence, and the rise of high-paying leagues like Saudi Arabia's Pro League. Cristiano Ronaldo has officially extended his stay with Al Nassr until 2027, ending widespread speculation about his future. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner, who joined the Saudi Arabian club in late 2022 after leaving Manchester United, has quickly become the face of the Saudi Pro League revolution. With 93 goals in 105 appearances, his impact on and off the pitch has been immense. Ronaldo announced the news via social media, vowing to "make history together," while Al Nassr confirmed the deal shortly after. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! His new contract reinforces his position as one of the highest-paid footballers in the world. Here are the ten most lucrative contracts ever signed: 10. Lionel Messi – Inter Miami (2023–2025) Weekly wage: £750,000 Annual salary: £15.6 million 9. Erling Haaland – Manchester City (2022–2027) Weekly wage: £850,000 (with bonuses) Annual salary: £44.2 million 8. Riyad Mahrez – Al-Ahli (2023–2027) Weekly wage: £854,985 Annual salary: £44.5 million 7. Neymar – PSG (2021–2025) Weekly wage: £923,112 Annual salary: £48 million 6. Cristiano Ronaldo – Juventus (2018–2022) Weekly wage: £940,320 Annual salary: £48.9 million 5. Lionel Messi – Barcelona (2017–2021) Weekly wage: £1,162,911 Annual salary: £60.5 million 4. Kylian Mbappé – PSG (2022–2025) Weekly wage: £1,179,290 Annual salary: £61.3 million 3. Neymar – Al Hilal (2023–2025) Weekly wage: £1,637,903 Annual salary: £85.2 million 2. Karim Benzema – Al-Ittihad (2023–2026) Weekly wage: £1,637,903 Annual salary: £85.2 million 1. Cristiano Ronaldo – Al-Nassr (2023–2025) Weekly wage: £3,275,806 Annual salary: £170.3 million Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Independent Singapore
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Independent Singapore
Cristiano Ronaldo extends contract with Al-Nassr until he turns 42 years old
Cristiano Ronaldo recently signed a new two-year contract with Al-Nassr, extending his tenure with the club until 2027. The athlete's previous contract was set to expire at the end of June. Now, his extension confirms that he will continue to play in the Saudi Pro League, where he has been one of the key players since joining Al-Nassr in 2022. The contract extension assures that Ronaldo will continue playing with Al-Nassr past his 42nd birthday. Ronaldo shared the news in a social media post, saying: 'A new chapter begins. Same passion, same dream. Let's make history together. 🟡🔵' Netizens expressed their support in the comments section with one of them remarking, 'Cristiano, you are the real GOAT 🐐', while another commenter noted, 'Time to achieve the 1000 goal mark LETS GO 💪🏼⚽️' In another social media post, the Al-Nassr Saudi Club shared the caption: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is staying at @AlNassrFC until 2027' Fans responded with a volley of comments, such as 'Thanks for signing Cristiano again!', 'It is great news', 'Haters wanted him to leave… Cristiano is still proving him self', and 'That's very cool… Another 2 years of greatness'. There was speculation about Ronaldo leaving the club this summer. The speculation gained ground when FIFA president Gianni Infantino said there was talk about Ronaldo playing in the Club World Cup, even though Al-Nassr didn't qualify. Ronaldo received offers from clubs that would participate in the tournament, but he said he turned them down. Since joining Al-Nassr after leaving Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo has played in 105 matches for the club. He has scored 93 goals during this time, including 74 in the Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo scored 35 goals in 41 games across all competitions last season, earning the league's Golden Boot as Al-Nassr finished in third place. However, Ronaldo has yet to win a Saudi league or continental title with Al-Nassr, despite being the Pro League's top scorer. This season, Al-Nassr was eliminated in the Asian Champions League semifinals last month. Saudi Arabia has transformed its football scene by investing in European star athletes, starting with Ronaldo's transfer in 2022. For the past two years, Saudi Arabia's football fans have been able to see top players such as Ronaldo and Karim Benzema play regularly during their football season. Now, the Pro League will see further developments and investments as Saudi Arabia is preparing to host the 2034 World Cup.
