Cristiano Ronaldo: Cristiano Ronaldo signed one of the most lucrative contracts in sports and left European football for the Saudi Pro League almost a year ago today.
Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al Nassr after a dispute with Erik ten Hag and a mutual termination of his Manchester United contract.
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They formally declared the transaction on December 30. Ronaldo earns an astounding £177 million annually, which estimates him as the highest-paid footballer globally.
Ronaldo earns approximately £3,403,846 per week from Al Nassr, and the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has amassed approximately £175 million from his exploits on the field in Saudi Arabia as his first anniversary approaches in mere days.
His transfer to Saudi Arabia was a turning point, and since then, several prominent athletes have emulated his decision.
Neymar, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, Karim Benzema, and Jordan Henderson Riyad Mahrez, Allan Saint-Maximin, and Ruben Neves play in Saudi Arabia after summer transfers.
Early in February, Ronaldo will turn 39 years old, but he has persisted in scoring frequently in the Middle East.
He scored two goals against Al Hilal in the Arab Club Champions Cup final to assist Al Nassr in winning their first title with 41 goals in 48 appearances.
Ronaldo is having a great time in Saudi Arabia and has no intention of returning to Europe before his retirement.
Additionally, he is confident that the league will soon surpass the Turkish and Dutch championships.
Ronaldo told the media in July that the Saudi league is better than the MLS after Al Nassr lost 5-0 to Celta Vigo.
“I am certain beyond all doubt that I will never rejoin a European club.” I was criticized for joining the Saudi division, but what has transpired since then? As a result of paving the way for the Saudi League, every athlete is now relocating here.
I shut the door to European football; I have no intention of returning.
“In addition to being 38 years old, European football has suffered a significant decline in quality. “The only league that surpasses all others in terms of caliber and distinction, in my opinion, is the Premier League.”
