Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo has joined the Saudi club Al-Nasr. The contract runs until 2025. This was reported by the press service of the team from Riyadh.

“This is more than just a story. This is a transfer that will not only inspire our club to new heights, but will also inspire our league and future generations to become the best version of themselves”, according to the press service of the club.

According to Italian journalist and insider Fabrizio Romano, the football player will earn about 200 million euros a year, taking into account advertising contracts. This salary will make the star forward the highest paid player in the history of football.

“I look forward to trying out in a new country, a new league. I am inspired by the vision of the club. I am glad to join the team, I want to help the club achieve new victories together,” Al Arabia quotes Ronaldo.

In November, Manchester United terminated the agreement with the Portuguese by mutual agreement. This happened after Ronaldo's interview with the British edition of The Sun before the World Cup in Qatar, in which he stated that he did not respect the current head coach of the Dutch team, Erik ten Hag.

Cristiano Ronaldo joined Manchester United in the summer of 2021, having previously played for the team between 2003 and 2009. In addition to the English club, he played for the Portuguese "Sporting", the Spanish "Real" and the Italian "Juventus".

37 year-old Cristiano Ronaldo is a five-time Champions League winner, European champion, Nations League winner, and top scorer in the history of national teams, European Championships, Champions League, Club World Cup and Real Madrid.

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