The $300 million deal gives 37-year-old Ronaldo an incredible payday in what could be the final contract of his career. 9News
It also gives the 37-year-old Ronaldo a massive payday in what could be the final contract of his career.While the signing is a massive boost for Middle Eastern football, it will also fuel the debate about Saudi Arabia using so-called "sportswashing" to boost the country's image internationally.
Ronaldo had been a free agent after his contract was terminated by Manchester United following an explosive TV interview in which he criticised manager Erik ten Hag and the club’s owners. He will now seemingly see out the last years of his career far away from the spotlight of top European soccer, as he is by far the biggest name to go play in the Saudi Arabian league.
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