Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr after leaving Manchester United in controversial fashion, the club announced Friday.
Ronaldo signed a contract until the summer of 2025 and, according to reports, will receive $75 million per year. Sources did not dispute that figure to ESPN.
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"I am excited to experience a new football league in a different country," Ronaldo said in Al-Nassr's statement announcing the deal.
"The vision of what Al Nassr are doing and developing in Saudi Arabia both in terms of men's and women's football is very inspiring.