….Portuguese superstar seals Saudi stay just days after celebrating 40th birthday
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly agreed to sign a new contract extension at Al-Nassr, just days after turning 40.
*Ronaldo agrees to extend Al-Nassr stay
*Will stay in the Saudi league until June 2026
*Portuguese star turned 40 last week
WHAT HAPPENED?
Ronaldo, who joined the Saudi giants in January 2023 on a two-and-a-half-year deal, would have seen his contract run out at the end of the 2024/25 campaign. However, an Al-Nassr official has reportedly told the AFP that the Portuguese star has agreed to extend his stay for another year and the new deal will run until June 2026.
WHAT HAS BEEN SAID
Speaking AFP, the official said: “The sides have agreed on the renewable extension of Ronaldo’s contract, but it has not been signed yet. An announcement will be made over the coming days.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The news of Ronaldo’s extension comes less than a week after he turned 40. The ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid star marked his milestone birthday with a goal against Al Feiha in a crucial Saudi Pro League clash on February 6 as Al-Nassr won the clash 3-0.
WHAT NEXT FOR AL-NASSR?
Al-Nassr will be back in action on Thursday as they take on Al-Ahli in a league clash away from home.
