Cristiano Ronaldo, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who received the Best Middle East Player Award at the Globe Soccer Awards, expressed his desire to become a club owner at the event. “I am still very young, I have so many plans and dreams ahead. Mark my words, I will be the owner of a big club. For sure,” he said at the ceremony.
Now, the Portuguese footballer is all set to become the co-owner of Saudi club Al-Nassr FC. Yes, you heard it right. The Saudi club has offered the 39-year-old footballer a mind-blowing contract, which includes five per cent of the club’s ownership. Scroll down to learn more about Cristiano Ronaldo’s new contract extension deal which would make him the highest-paid footballer.
Here’s all you need to know about Cristiano Ronaldo’s new lucrative contract extension with Saudi club Al-Nassr
According to Goal, Markand other reports, Cristiano Ronaldo is on the verge of signing a new contract extension with Al-Nassr FC, a Saudi Pro League club he joined in 2023 on a two-year contract. The club is reportedly offering Ronaldo an annual contract of €183 million (approximately Rs 1,630 crore), which is equivalent to €15 million (approximately Rs 133 crore) each month, reports Mark. The report also states that the new contract would entitle Ronaldo to a daily income of €550,000 (approximately Rs 4.9 crore).
In addition to financial incentives, the Saudi Pro League club is also offering the Portuguese forward a five per cent stake in the club, consolidating their long-term association with Ronaldo.
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-Despite being in his late 30s, Ronaldo continues to earn big bucks from his contract with Al-Nassr FC, brand endorsements, and other business ventures. In 2024, Ronaldo topped Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes with earnings of $260 million (approximately Rs 2,200 crore). A major portion of his income, nearly $200 million (approximately Rs 1,700 crore), was derived from his contract with Al-Nassr FC.
Net worth
According to Forbes and publicly available data, Cristiano Ronaldo’s estimated net worth stands at $285 million (approximately Rs 2,468 crore). Besides endorsing popular brands such as Nike, Herbalife, and Binance, among others, Ronaldo has invested a significant portion of his wealth in his brand, CR7, which has ventured into various business sectors such as clothing, fitness, hospitality, and accessories.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who is known for his opulent lifestyle, has invested his wealth in private jets, luxurious mansions, expensive yachts, and swanky rides.
