Cristiano Ronaldo has joined a club outside of Europe for the first time in his career, signing for Al-Nassr in a deal which will see him earn £173million per year.
Cristiano Ronaldo claims that he left Europe because there’s nothing else for him to win.
The 37-year-old striker joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr on Friday, putting pen to paper on a lucrative two-and-a-half year deal.
Ronaldo is set to earn an eye-watering £173million per year in the Middle East, an unprecedented footballing payday which also signals the conclusion of his top-level career.
“I am fortunate that I have won everything I set out to win in European football,” the five-time Champions League winner explained upon his announcement. “I feel now that this is the right moment to share my experience in Asia.”
Ronaldo also added: “Al-Nassr’s vision is very inspiring and impressive. I look forward to a different league experience in a different country. I am excited to join my team-mates as soon as possible.”
