Football legend and five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo is on the verge of making history as the highest-paid player ever. According to Goal, the Al Nassr striker is nearing an agreement to extend his contract with the Saudi Arabian club in a deal reportedly worth an astonishing £173 million per season.
Ronaldo’s current contract is set to expire this summer, but the 39-year-old appears ready to continue his journey with Al Nassr. Despite speculation linking him to other clubs, including Al-Hilal—where Neymar Jr. currently plays—Ronaldo is said to prefer competing against them rather than joining their ranks.
The Portuguese superstar is reportedly seeking assurances that Al Nassr will make significant investments in the summer transfer window to strengthen the team.
Since joining Al Nassr, Ronaldo has been nothing short of prolific, netting an impressive 81 goals in 90 appearances. This follows a career marked by goal-scoring dominance at Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, where he cemented his status as a centurion across all three clubs.