Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-year contract extension with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, committing to the team until 2027, the club announced yesterday, ending months of speculation over his future.
Ronaldo, now 40, joined Al Nassr in early 2023, marking a pivotal moment in Saudi Arabia’s efforts to attract international football talent. His arrival was seen as a catalyst for a wave of big-name signings to the Saudi Pro League.
Despite finishing the season as the league’s top scorer with 25 goals, Ronaldo’s side ended the 2023/24 campaign without silverware, placing third in the domestic league and falling short in the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League.
Ronaldo’s commitment comes amid Saudi Arabia’s continued investment in football, backed by the oil-rich PIF. The country is also set to host the FIFA World Cup in 2034, further positioning itself as a rising power in global sports.
Last year, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner hinted that he could retire at Al Nassr, a team closely associated with Saudi royalty.
