- Saudi Arabia is not about to tone down on its interest in signing Cristiano Ronaldo
- Saudi powerhouse Al Nassr is ready to offer Ronaldo a three-year contract worth more than £186 million ($225 million)
- Negotiations on a contract started during the summer
Saudi Arabia is not about to tone down on its interest in signing Cristiano Ronaldo in the Middle East following his contract termination with Manchester United.
After lengthy negotiations with Jorge Mendes, the Saudi powerhouse Al Nassr is ready to offer Ronaldo a three-year contract worth more than £186 million ($225 million). Given his newly discovered availability, interest from the nation is at an all-time high, and if he made the switch, he would earn £62 million ($75 million) million per year.
CBS Sports says negotiations on a contract started during the summer and are moving forward. But Ronaldo has not yet made up his mind about his future. If he decides to leave the Champions League and move to Saudi Arabia, a transaction should be completed quickly.
There is a perception that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is watching for a powerful European team to approach him with favourable terms. It is so, especially with Lionel Messi edging closer to his Champions League goal total.
Cristiano Ronaldo. Photo by New York Post
Ronaldo leads the league in goals scored with 140, but Messi, who plays for PSG, is reducing the gap with 129 and is now just 11 behind.
However, the growing rumours that his Argentine adversary is prepared to move to the MLS may put the legendary United player’s mind at ease. And it might play a big role in any future choice to play in the Saudi Pro League in the coming months.
As far as Saudi Arabian clubs go, Al Nassr is appealing. They have won nine league championships in their existence, making them one of Asia’s most successful teams. When he chooses his next location after the World Cup is over, they may soon be able to boast one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Ronaldo got Portugal off to a winning start at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar by converting a penalty kick in a 3-2 victory over Ghana. The recognisable No. 7 became the first male player in history to score in five World Cup competitions.
Cristiano Ronaldo. Photo by Marca
Despite efforts to make him the face of Saudi football, his amazing ongoing goal-scoring prowess hasn’t gone unnoticed on the Saudi side of the border between Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Ronaldo has a new offer after turning down a sizable one to leave United for the Gulf state in the summer.
As the 37-year-old entered his sixth event, CBS Sports reported in August that his interest would stretch beyond the World Cup. He had expressed a desire to compete at the best level in Europe.
Al Nassr believes that Ronaldo would be eager to pioneer new territory after the tournament. After in-depth discussions with his representation, sources close to the club claim that interest is “stronger than ever.”
As a result of the summer’s initial contact, it is believed that negotiations are relatively advanced but are still pending Ronaldo’s final decision. According to sources cited by CBS Sports, a transaction would be completed quickly if he decided to accept the offer.
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