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Cristiano Ronaldo's Staggering Earnings for 10-Year Nike Deal Released by Football Leaks

Football Leaks have revealed the details behind Cristiano Ronaldo's deal with Nike - which makes him the company's highest paid athlete.

Ronaldo has been a Nike ambassador since he first joined Manchester United in 2003. After becoming the subject of a battle between Nike and their rivals adidas, Ronaldo penned a 10-year extension in 2016 as a part of an agreement between Nike and Polaris Sports Limited - who own Ronaldo's worldwide marketing rights.

Now, Football Leaks, as reported by German publication Der Spiegel, have revealed the details of that contract. The report claims that Ronaldo's deal is worth a staggering €162m (£146.