The shocking details of the Portuguese footballer’s new contract with the Saudi club have come to light
Qaiser Manzoor Chaudhry Daily Dawn + Dawn TV Report
Riyadh: The great player of the world of football Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a new two-year contract with the Saudi football club Al-Nasr, the value and benefits of which have created a stir in football circles and it is considered one of the most expensive contracts in the world.
Sharing a photo with Al-Nasr Chairman Abdullah Al-Majid on the social media platform “X”, Ronaldo wrote that a new chapter has begun, the same passion, the same intentions, let’s make history together. In the photo, Ronaldo is holding his new jersey on which “2027” is written.
Al-Nasr confirmed in a statement that the contract has been extended by two years and Ronaldo will remain with the club until 2027.
Ronaldo joined Al-Nasr in 2022 and has scored 93 goals in 105 matches so far. Before Al-Nasr, he represented major clubs in Europe, including Manchester United.
The Portuguese star footballer has scored a total of 938 goals in his career and is on track to reach 1,000 goals. Under his leadership, Portugal has also won major titles such as the UEFA Nations League and the Euro Championship.
According to British sports website Talk Sport, under this agreement, Ronaldo will be paid 178 million pounds annually, or about 66 billion Pakistani rupees, which is equivalent to 180 million Pakistani rupees per day.
According to the report, Ronaldo will also receive numerous financial incentives in this agreement. He will be paid a signing bonus of £24.5 million in the first year, increasing to £38 million in the second year.
If Al-Nasr Club wins the Saudi Pro League, Ronaldo will be paid a bonus of £8 million, or about 280 million Pakistani rupees, while another £6.5 million, or about 230 million Pakistani rupees, will be paid if he wins the Asian Champions League.
If Ronaldo wins the Golden Boot, or the award for the player who scores the most goals, he will receive a reward of £4 million, or about 140 million Pakistani rupees. In addition, he will be paid £80,000 for each goal, and this amount will be paid with a 20% increase in the second year, while £40,000 will also be given for each assist, which will increase in the second year.
The deal also gives Ronaldo a 15% stake in the club, worth an estimated £33m (around Rs 116 crore). He is also guaranteed sponsorship deals worth €60m (around Rs 180 crore) and the club will cover the annual cost of his private jet, which costs €4m (around Rs 120 crore).
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