RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has reached an agreement with Al Nassr to extend his contract by another year until June 2026, an official with the Saudi club told AFP.
The official said the sides have agreed on the renewable extension of Ronaldo 's contract, 'but it has not been signed yet. An announcement will be made over the coming days'. Ronaldo turned 40 last week with his current contract due to end in June 2025. The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus star joined Al Nassr in January 2023 and has since scored 82 goals in 90 matches.
But his influence became clear when he was followed by a parade of ageing superstars to the big-spending Saudi Pro League.Saudi Arabia was then awarded the 2034 World Cup in December, the crowning glory for the oil-rich kingdom's strategy of revamping its image through sports, tourism and culture.When Ronaldo launched his YouTube channel in August, he gained one million subscribers in just 90 minutes and 20 million within 24 hours. He currently has 73.5 million.
Reaches Deal With Saudi Club Al Nassr To Extend Contract
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