Cristiano Ronaldo yet again proved his irrefutable influence and importance, securing one of the most lucrative contracts in sports history with Al Nassr.
Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in 2023, kicking off an extensive attempt by the Middle Eastern nation to revolutionize their football landscape that saw a swathe of high-profile stars follow the Portuguese forward to Saudi Arabia on hefty contracts.
On Thursday, the Riyadh club signed Ronaldo to a two-year contract extension, which shall yield the Portuguese superstar upwards of 拢492 million for his services at the capital city, on a basic salary of 拢488,000 per day.
But the perks don鈥檛 stop there for the 40-year-old legend.
According to The Sun, Ronaldo has also been offered multiple other lucrative incentives, such as being named a 鈥渄ream ambassador鈥 for the cash-rich Saudi Arabia: a deal that could see the Portuguese earn more than half a billion pounds for the next two years.
Another massive incentive that has reportedly been offered to Ronaldo includes him receiving a minority ownership stake in the club, estimated to be worth around 拢33million.
But all these are promises.
What鈥檚 been guaranteed already for the former Manchester United, Real Madrid legend is also a 拢24.5m signing bonus 鈥 one which will increase to 拢38m if he triggers the second year of his contract.
Not only do the monetary benefits end there, but Ronaldo shall also receive bonuses of 拢4m for winning the Golden oBot and 拢8m if Al-Nassr wins the title.
If Ronaldo is to secure all of the aforementioned benefits, he could be earning well and more than half a billion pounds over the next two years.
But not only does Ronaldo reap the rewards, but his family does as well.
It has been reported that the Portuguese will have 16 people working full-time 鈥 three drivers, four housekeepers, two chefs, three gardeners, and four security people 鈥 all paid for by Al-Nassr, at a cost of around 拢1.4 million.
There is also 拢4m for the use of a private jet, as well as the promise of sponsorship deals with Saudi companies.
Despite the hefty price, Al Nassr will finally let out a sigh of relief after having secured their (and Saudi Arabia鈥檚) talisman.
Ronaldo鈥檚 contract renewal comes just a day after former head coach Stefano Pioli stepped down from his role at the helm of the Riyadh-based club.
The reason for the decision was not disclosed as the club decided to part ways with the Italian after just nine months of collaboration.
The Faris Najd finished the recently concluded season in third place, behind Al Ittihad and Al Hilal, earning qualification for the AFC Champions League next season.