Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to sign a seven-year contract at Al-Nassr, which includes a rise in his €200m salary after 2024.
During the World Cup, it was reported that Al-Nassr had struck an agreement to sign Ronaldo, who has been a free agent since his contract with Manchester United ended on November 22.
The 37-year-old was expected to sign a two-year contract with the Saudi club, but Marca reports that the agreement will now last until 2030.
According to the Spanish publication, Ronaldo will become an ambassador for Al-Nassr when his playing career ends in 2024, at which point his €200 million-per-year pay would be increased on a regular basis.
According to Marca, when Ronaldo becomes an Al-Nassr ambassador, he will play a key role in Saudi Arabia’s quest to host the 2030 World Cup alongside Egypt and Greece.
Ronaldo openly denied any deal with Al-Nassr after Portugal’s 6-1 World Cup round of 16 victory over Switzerland, and the club have likewise refused to comment on any negotiations.
However, Al-Nassr manager Rudi Garcia has stated that he would welcome the opportunity to coach the five-time Ballon d’Or winner. “I think that any coach would be delighted to train a great star like Cristiano.
I have always thought that the great players are the easiest to manage because they are very intelligent,” Garcia said earlier this month.
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The football world now awaits confirmation on Ronaldo’s next move, with Al-Nassr leading the race for his signature.
However, the Portugal captain has previously stated his desire to remain in Europe, and Napoli and Bayern Munich have been mentioned as potential destinations.
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