Cristiano Ronaldo has just signed one of the most outrageous football contracts in history, with The Sun revealing that the Portuguese icon will earn a staggering £178 million per year at Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr. The two-year deal, sealed this June 2025, makes him not just the highest-paid footballer on the planet but also a minority club owner.
The breakdown of the contract shows Ronaldo will take home £3.4 million every week, alongside a 15% ownership stake in Al-Nassr, valued at approximately £33 million. Sources close to the club say this equity option was a key factor in keeping Ronaldo at the Riyadh-based team amid growing offers from Major League Soccer and Qatari clubs earlier this year.
The incentives don’t stop there. Ronaldo secured a £24.5 million signing bonus upfront, with the clause rising to £38 million if he triggers the second year of the deal. On the pitch, every goal he scores will fetch him an additional £80,000, with the figure jumping by 20% in year two. Each assist will bring in another £40,000, also with a built-in 20% annual increase.
To fuel Al-Nassr’s title ambitions, Ronaldo is set for an £8 million payday if he helps the team lift the Saudi Pro League title this season. Winning the league’s Golden Boot will earn him an extra £4 million. The contract also promises a £6.5 million reward if Al-Nassr qualifies for and wins the AFC Champions League—an achievement the club’s management has now declared a top priority for the 2025/26 campaign.
Off the field, Al-Nassr will cover up to £4 million in private jet expenses for Ronaldo and his family. Additionally, the contract includes a £60 million commercial package, with the club pledging to secure him new sponsorship deals across Saudi Arabia and the wider Asian market over the next 24 months.
Ronaldo’s personal lifestyle will also remain untouched, with the club funding a 16-person full-time support team. This includes three personal drivers, four housekeepers, two private chefs, three gardeners, and four dedicated security personnel—all stationed between his Riyadh mansion and travel assignments.
Football finance experts are already labeling the deal as a game-changer for player-club negotiations worldwide. As Ronaldo gears up for another high-scoring season, fans and pundits alike are left wondering: how far can CR7 still go at 40?
