Cristiano Ronaldo is at a career crossroads. PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP
Cristiano Ronaldo makes big statement on his future
Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence to address rumours that he has agreed an eye-watering €205m annual deal to join Saudi side Al-Nassr.
Cristiano Ronaldo is at a career crossroads. PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP
Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken up following rumours that he’s agreed to join Saudi outfit Al-Nassr on massive money.
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Cristiano Ronaldo refutes the rumours, for now
It seems as though the great man is still mulling over the numerous options on the table.
“No that’s not true, not true.” Ronaldo told reporters when asked if the move to Al-Nassr was done and dusted, according to notorious transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
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How much have Al-Nassr offered to CR7?
It was reported that that Al-Nassr have offered to pay Cristiano Ronaldo €100m annually, a figure that eclipses the €75m and €70m earned by PSG duo Messi and Neymar respectively. However, ‘economic incentives’ built into the deal would potentially see CR7 pocket closer to €200m annually. Needless to say, it would make him the richest person in sport right now, and indeed in the history of all sport.
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Ronaldo now firmly focused on the World Cup quarterfinals
Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal’s all-time leading goal-scorer by some margin, was left out of their starting XI which battered Switzerland. Stand-in striker Gonçalo Ramos hit a hat-trick though and João Felix dazzled throughout. Morocco vs Portugal kicks off on Saturday 10 December at 5pm, you wouldn’t want to miss it.
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