Just weeks after suggesting that his Saudi adventure might be done and dusted, Cristiano Ronaldo has flipped the script. Big time.
After another trophyless season with Al-Nassr, Ronaldo posted a cryptic “This chapter is over” message on his social media, sparking rumours of a possible European return (or even a move in the US or Morocco!).
But the Saudis turned him back with some ‘strong arguments’. One club source told The Sun: “They basically had to cover him in gold to keep him.”
The 40-year-old Portuguese legend has just signed a new two-year contract with Al-Nassr, and the deal is absolutely wild. We’re talking jet-fueled, cash-soaked, own-the-club levels of wild.
The unreal numbers of Ronaldo’s new deal in Saudi Arabia
So, Ronaldo is now reportedly earning €208 million per year. That’s around €416 million over two years. That’s approximately €570K per day and €23,744 per hour.
And that’s just the basic salary, not even counting bonuses, endorsements, or the fleet of personal staff dedicated to making sure the legend never lifts a finger.
According to talkSPORT, the new deal includes:
€28.9M signing bonus (which jumps to €44.8M next year).
€9.4M bonus if Al-Nassr wins the league.
€5.9M for an Asian Champions League win.
€4.7M if he grabs the Golden Boot.
€94K per goal, going up by 20% in the second year.
€47K per assist, also increasing in the second season.
€70.8M worth of sponsorship deals.
€4.7M in private jet expenses, all covered.
And the kicker: 15 per cent ownership of the club, worth around €39M.
Oh, and let’s not forget the team of 16 people working for him 24/7: three drivers, two chefs, four security guards, four housekeepers, and three gardeners. Literal superstar treatment.
Ronaldo, a key figure in developing Saudi football
Despite being the top scorer in the Saudi Pro League for two seasons straight, Cristiano Ronaldo hasn’t lifted the league trophy with Al-Nassr. In fact, the club’s mediocre showing meant they missed out on the FIFA Club World Cup too.
But the Saudi leadership is betting big on his presence. A spokesperson from the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) — which backs Al-Nassr — called Ronaldo “a key presence in developing the league,” according to AFP.
They credit him for opening the door to other big-name stars, even if the silverware hasn’t followed yet.
Since arriving in 2023 from Manchester United, Ronaldo has become the face of Saudi football. With PIF funding and sky-high ambitions, clubs like Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal, and Al-Ahli are rewriting the rules of global football economics.
Ronaldo’s next goal: the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Ronaldo’s overall stats in Saudi Arabia are remarkable: 93 goals and 19 assists in 105 matches, over 9,200 minutes played.
And the legend has made it clear: he wants to represent Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, when he’ll be 41. With consistent playtime and his leading role at Al-Nassr, Ronaldo is actively preparing for one last international mission.