Cristiano Ronaldo is about to sign the richest contract in football history. In an article by Spanish sport daily newspaper MARCA, Ronaldo is set to sign with Saudi Al Nassr for $217 million-per-year contract and an estimate of $1.28 billion for the duration of the whole contract, where 2.5 years as a player for Al-Nassr FC and the rest in an ambassadorial role as Saudi Arabia bid to organize the World Cup in 2030.
Before the Qatar Word Cup 2022, it was expected that Europe’s Champions League will be lining up to sign Ronaldo but it appears that Saudi Al-Nassr FC is the one who showed more interest. The full details of the Sadui Al Nassr contract is still unknown but the financial size of the whole contract will make Cristiano Ronaldo the richest Athlete in football history.
Sources: Saudi Gazette, Marca, Marca
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