Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Saudi Arabia with Al Nassr in January 2023 turned plenty of heads for a number of reasons.
After playing his entire career in Europe, the 39-year-old Portugal star is now competing in Asia, where many assume he'll eventually begin to wind down his career.
Ronaldo's decision to sign for Al Nassr was a complex one, with the club's eye-watering offer no doubt playing a part in his ultimate decision. His departure from Manchester United proved acrimonious, but he has found a new home in Saudi Arabia.
There was speculation after the 2024/25 season that Ronaldo's time at Al Nassr would be coming to a shocking end, with Ronaldo posting on social media that that "the chapter is over." However, that proved only to be a red herring, and his stay has been extended another two years.
Now, after banking an eye-watering amount of money across his first two-and-a-half seasons at the club, he has reportedly agreed to extend his Saudi Arabia stay at nearly the same value.
While already one of the wealthiest footballers in the world, Ronaldo's Saudi deal has taken him into a league all of his own.
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How much is Ronaldo paid in Saudi Arabia? Salary details
According to beIN Sports, Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a new two-year contract with Al Nassr, which will be worth €180 million ($211m / £153.5m) per year.
This is just slightly lower than Ronaldo's previous contractual value, which paid out €200 million ($213m / £173m by Jan. 2023 conversion rates) a year by Al Nassr.
Notably, only a fraction of this relates to him actually playing football, with his image rights and commercial deals reportedly funding more than half of his total earnings while in Saudi Arabia.
When Ronaldo joined, Saudi Arabia were reportedly expected to help pay for Ronaldo's wages as they use the Portugal star in their bid to jointly host the 2030 World Cup — something Al Nassr have since denied.
Ronaldo's mind-boggling salary equates to:
- Monthly: €15m ($17.6m)
- Weekly: €3.46m ($4.05m)
- Daily: €493,150 ($578,497)
- Hourly: €20,548 ($24,104)
- Per minute: €342.47 ($401.74)
- Per second: €5.71 ($6.70)
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How long is Ronaldo's contract with Al Nassr?
Ronaldo initially signed on to play with Al Nassr for two and a half years in January 2023, with his contract set to expire in the summer of 2025.
That has since been renewed just before expiration, with Ronaldo signing back on for another two years. That new deal will expire in the summer of 2027, when Ronaldo will be 42 years old.
Previously, Ronaldo indicated that 40 would be an age at which he hinted he wishes to retire.
If Ronaldo was also to serve as an ambassador for Saudi Arabia's 2030 World Cup bid, he would also likely be tied to the country for longer than his playing deal depending on how the bid progresses.
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Is Ronaldo the richest player in sports?
In terms of yearly salary, Ronaldo's initial contract with Al Nassr is the richest in sports history.
While Lionel Messi's previous deal with PSG originally saw him earn more money over time than Ronaldo, before he moved to MLS with Inter Miami — $674m compared to $536m — the Portugal star's yearly wage eclipses anything Messi takes home.
After those two global icons, NFL player Patrick Mahomes has the next richest contract courtesy of a 10-year deal that will see him earn $503m.
Here’s Cristiano Ronaldo with Al Nassr shirt after contract signed until June 2025 🚨🇵🇹🇸🇦 #Ronaldo
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 30, 2022
▫️ Agreement valid for two years and half;
▫️ Total salary will be close to €200m per year, but this includes commercial deal.
It’s the biggest salary ever in football. pic.twitter.com/ZnOg8lY6Wb
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Are there clauses in Ronaldo's Al Nassr contract?
Due to the large sum of money paid to Ronaldo, there are reportedly numerous clauses in his contract.
While none have been confirmed, and leaked clauses have been swiftly denied, it's worth highlighting what reportedly may be in Ronaldo's deal.
The Sun in England reported upon news of his latest contract that Ronaldo would receive a 15% ownership stake in Al Nassr, as well as 16 staff members provided to him, including drivers, housekeepers, chefs, gardeners, security, and more.
As far as old rumors from his initial deal, one claimed that Ronaldo would be allowed to join Saudi-owned Newcastle United on loan should they qualify for the UEFA Champions League, however the Premier League side has been playing in the top European competition for some time now and Ronaldo has not budged, with Eddie Howe denying any truth to the suggestion.
The other widely reported clause involved Ronaldo promoting Saudi Arabia's bid to co-host the 2030 World Cup alongside Greece and Egypt. Al Nassr have, however, come out to quash those rumors.
"Al Nassr FC would like to clarify that contrary to news reports, Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract with Al Nassr does not entail commitments to any World Cup bids," a club statement read.
"His main focus is on Al Nassr and to work with his teammates to help the club achieve success."
Cristiano Ronaldo net worth
With a deal locking in a profitable final few years for Ronaldo on the pitch, his net worth is only set to grow.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, it's estimated the Portugal veteran was worth around $800 million (€682m / £581.5m) at the time of signing his new contract, up from $500 million (€426m / £363m) a few years ago.
Forbes reported that Ronaldo made $275 million (€234.5m / £200m) in 2025 alone, and they reported in 2020 that he was the first footballer to earn $1 billion over the course of his career.