After weeks of reports and speculation, the ink is dry on Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract with Al-Nassr. “I’m looking forward to a new experience in another league and another country. Al-Nassr’s vision is very inspiring”, the 37-year-old is quoted as customary in the industry. Small side note: CR7 will earn around 200 million euros by the end of the contract in 2025.
200 million arguments for Al-Nassr. Theoretically, Ronaldo could have taken a different path. According to ‘ESPN’ journalist Taylor Twellmann, MLS club Sporting Kansas City were vigorously courting the Portuguese’s signing. As a result, there have been several meetings between the two sides.
It was a close race between Al-Nassr and the Americans, but ultimately the Saudis decided the poker for themselves. Meanwhile, Twellmann leaves it open how much money Kansas City offered Ronaldo.
