With a two-year contract worth £492 million, Cristiano Ronaldo’s new Al-Nassr contract is the most lucrative deal sports history.
In exchange for staying with the Saudi Pro League team, the Portuguese received a huge pay increase.
The new terms, which will take him past his 42nd birthday, reportedly include an eye-watering basic salary of £488,000-a-day.
According to a Sun report, the forward has the most lucrative contract in sports history.
In addition to the incredible pay, he will also have the opportunity to serve as the Gulf State’s “dream ambassador,”
which could increase his earnings to over £500 million over the next two years.
He is also reportedly receiving a £24.5 million signing bonus,
which rises to £38 million if he activates the second year of his contract.
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The outlet also claim that he has been given a 15 per cent ownership stake in the club worth £33m. In all, if bonuses for claiming for golden boot and winning the Saudi Pro League are received, Ronaldo will be more than half a billion pounds richer at the end of his deal.
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The Sun also reported that Ronaldo and his family will have 16 people working full-time;
And they 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.
Ronaldo’s new deal was confirmed on Thursday following months of speculation that he could depart the club this summer.
On Thursday, the striker and the club confirmed the decision, with Ronaldo posting on X: ‘A new chapter begins. Same passion, same dream. Let’s make history together.’
So far Ronaldo has 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.
With this amazing deal from Al-Nassr, it is evident that Ronaldo may just retire with this club