Cristiano Ronaldo has been playing for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League since the start of 2023 (Image: GETTY)
Cristiano Ronaldo has been an Al-Nassr player for almost two years after joining the Saudi Pro League in early 2023. The successful star had his contract at Manchester United terminated in November 2022 following an explosive interview with Piers Morgan and hasn't looked back since.
Ronaldo, who turns 40 in February, has scored numerous goals in the Middle East and is having no trouble finding the net once again this season.
He also still plies his trade for Portugal, scoring two goals and an assist in his last outing against Poland in November. And Express Sport looks back on his life in Saudi Arabia.
Private jet
According to Sport Bible, Ronaldo owns a customized Gulfstream 650 private jet worth £58million. The jet can accommodate up to 19 passengers and travel 7,500 nautical miles before needing to refuel.
The plane can reach speeds of 595 mph and is said to have an annual maintenance bill of almost £1.5 million based on 200 flying hours.
Ronaldo is one of the richest athletes on the planet and his use of the jet will allow him to travel the world to fulfill his professional and business obligations throughout the year.
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in Portugal's win over Poland last month (Image: GETTY)
£10.5 million mansion
Ronaldo and his family have moved into a £10.5million mansion in the Saudi capital Riyadh, according to talkSPORT, which is said to include a custom gym and football pitch.
Before moving into the mansion, Ronaldo and his family lived at the Four Seasons Hotel in the same city.
The player booked two floors and 17 rooms at the hotel and would pay £250,000 a month for the privilege of living there.
He has been with his partner Georgina Rodriguez since 2016, with the couple sharing two children together. Ronaldo also has three other children.
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Retirement plans
Ronaldo has scored more international goals than any other player in men's football after finding the back of the net 135 times for Portugal.
And after scoring a brace against Poland six weeks ago, he revealed he could end his illustrious career in the next two years, despite still being in top form thanks to his program intense training and strict diet.
“I just want to enjoy football,” he explained. “Planning my retirement, whether it will be in one or two years, I don’t know. I will soon be 40 and as long as I feel motivated I will continue.
He then added: “I don’t see myself leading a team. It's not in my plans.
Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1991323/Cristiano-Ronaldo-Saudi-Arabia-jet-football-retirement