Cristiano Ronaldo will stay in Saudi Arabia until 2027: New chapter begins!

Cristiano Ronaldo will stay in Saudi Arabia until 2027: New chapter begins!

Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at Al-Nassr FC until 2027 and recently extended his contract by two years. The 40-year-old superstar announced via X that this agreement marks the beginning of a new chapter in his career. “Al Nassr forever,” he declared in an emotional video posted on the club's social media while seen on the beach. This is exciting news for fans and football enthusiasts as Ronaldo remains a central player in football.

Ronaldo moved to Al-Nassr in January 2023 after failing to receive offers from top clubs while at Manchester United. His salary in Saudi Arabia is estimated at a whopping 200 million euros annually - so the kicker does a decent business. During his time at Al-Nassr so far, Ronaldo has scored an impressive 90 points in 77 league games, including 74 goals and 17 assists. Despite this extremely strong performance, the big title win has so far failed to materialize. However, he recently won the Nations League with Portugal, which is his third title with the national team and is a great success for him.

Exchange speculation and contract negotiations

About a month ago, Ronaldo heated up the transfer speculation when he suggested a chapter had been closed. But instead of a move - he could even have moved on a free transfer in the summer - there was no move, although there was supposed interest from Al-Hilal and CF Monterrey. Al Nassr's sporting director, Fernando Hierro, said there could be competition to keep Ronaldo in the league. But Ronaldo himself was clear: he feels comfortable in Saudi Arabia and has never regretted either his move or his new home.

In the past, Ronaldo has been a real whirlwind on the pitch - he managed to score 101 goals in his three seasons at Juventus and won two Serie A titles before returning to Manchester United in 2021. These transfers show how dynamic the football market can be - after all, the young Jhon Durán also moved from Aston Villa to Al-Nassr for around 77 million euros in the 2024/2025 season. The transfer market remains a hot place, with the sums having risen sharply in recent years.

Saudi Arabia's football future

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia is making great strides in football and investing heavily in the development of the league and its clubs. Ronaldo was the first prominent European player to move to the Middle East following the Public Investment Fund's takeover of Al Nassr, followed by stars such as Neymar and Karim Benzema. Saudi Arabia will not only host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, but also has great ambitions to attract international talent and promote talent development.

Ronaldo himself is optimistic about the future and plans to stay active as long as he feels fit and productive. There is currently no end to his career in sight. The football circus can look forward to many more exciting appearances from the living football phenomenon.

The developments surrounding Ronaldo and Saudi Arabia show how fast-paced and exciting football can be. Al-Nassr are aiming to get back to the top and with Ronaldo in their ranks, the future looks bright - for players and fans alike.