Cristiano Ronaldo Joins Saudi Club Al Nassr

Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has officially joined Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr

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Ronaldo recently sacked by Manchester United for criticising the club’s management

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The salary offered by Al Nassr to Ronaldo is believed to be the highest earning by any footballer in history

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Ronaldo’s contract with Al Nassr believed to be worth more than 200 million euros a year

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Al Nassr tweeted a picture of Ronaldo holding a No. 7 jersey on its official handle

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Ronaldo represented Sporting CP, Manchester United (twice), Real Madrid, and Juventus

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Ronaldo has penned a two-and-a-half-year contract that runs until June 2025

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