Details of Cristiano Ronaldo's new contract with Al-Nassr emerge, including club's role

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to agree a stunning new deal with Al-Nassr which could see him pocket at least £168million. The former Manchester United ace's contract with the Saudi Pro League side expires at the end of this season.

Since his dramatic departure from Old Trafford in January 2023, he has been playing in the Gulf State. Ronaldo's base salary with Al-Nassr was £164 million per season, with a further £49 million available through various off-field ventures.

The Saudi club have always been keen to agree a new deal with the 39-year-old and are understood to be offering Ronaldo a pay rise to retain him. According to Marcahe will now earn almost £4 million more throughout the season and will also be offered a number of other lucrative bonuses.

Reports suggest that the Portuguese superstar will also be offered partial ownership of the club. Ronaldo reportedly had the option to buy around five percent of the club as part of a structural overhaul.

A new president and CEO is expected to be appointed in the coming months. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund currently owns 75 percent of the club, as well as stakes in several of its division rivals.

Ronaldo has always defended the Saudi Pro League, recently saying that it was above the French elite.

He said: “The Saudi League is better than Ligue 1, of course,” and justified it by pointing out that “All of France only has PSG. The rest is finished. Try sprinting at 38, 39, 40 degrees and you'll see. “It is difficult to become champion in Saudi Arabia. This year, Al-Hilal is better, Al-Ittihad is leading the championship, but I believe we have to make a lot of effort to be champions.”

He also spoke about his own achievements: “I have been champion everywhere I have (played) and I believe I will be champion, but I won this trophy for scoring so many goals and assists and maintaining my level.”

Regarding the possibility of a return to European football, Ronaldo acknowledged its financial appeal to the Middle East, saying: “I knew the players would follow because, not only in financial terms, which is the main point you can say, but also in terms of football culture.

He admitted to being aware of the region's football culture and added: “I knew the Saudi football culture was nice because I had friends who played there before, Portuguese coaches were there. Of course, if you ask me: you expect big guys so quickly Would the stars settle there? – No. But I expected football to change thanks to me. I believe in myself, not only in football but also in. other areas.

Underlining his impact and influence within Saudi football, where Ronaldo scored a record 81 goals in 90 games for Al-Nassr, rumors suggest he could soon play alongside a familiar face in Manchester United. Reports say Ronaldo has urged club chiefs to consider signing Brazilian midfielder Casemiro.