Cristiano Ronaldo has officially struck gold—literally—for Al Nassr and Saudi Arabia. With a staggering €400 million two‑year contract plus bonuses, private jet perks, even shares in the club, he’s become more valuable than oil to the kingdom’s rebranding effort. At 40, and still the league’s top scorer, CR7 chose fame and influence in Riyadh over a nostalgic return to the West. This superstar deal came just three days before his previous contract expired—cementing his status as football’s highest‑paid athlete. The Saudis threw everything onto the table: goals, assists, championships—even global soft‑power aspirations via his Instagram presence and iconic image in a conservative nation.
Το ΒΗΜΑ, 06 July 2025