Surprising the footballing world when he signed with Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia in December 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese superstar who has won stadiums all around the world, has lately been under the focus. Along with marking a turning point in his career, this action set a new record for football player earnings since his contract guaranteed a significant salary, more than he has ever had.
His participation in the Saudi Pro League has raised the league’s international prestige and attracted media and fan interest from all around, so the deal is a topic of worldwide discussion on the attractiveness of newly founded leagues.
With a basic pay of 90 million euros yearly, Cristiano Ronaldo signed a contract with Saudi club Al Nassr in December 2022, therefore ranking as the highest paid footballer in history. By incorporating commercial and sponsorship partnerships, he also has chances to reach up to 200 million euros.
Barron’s claims he could get his contract renewed until the summer of 2026.
Apart from his pay as a footballer, he has increased his presence and income by means of other business enterprises. Reaching a record value of 850 million euros in 2025, a 325% rise over 2020, his personal brand, “CR7,”
Ronaldo is now among the most powerful and paid individuals in the world of sports and business thanks in great part to his income at Al Nassr and his several commercial endeavours. Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a contract with Al Nassr till the summer of 2026. Although the precise numbers of the extension are not entirely clear, as said before his pay is projected to be 200 million euros.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract with Al Nassr has been renewed till summer of 2026. Although the precise numbers of the extension are not entirely clear, his pay is projected to be 200 million euros, as indicated already.
