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One of the greatest footballers of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo is set to embark on a unique adventure in the Middle East – Photogallery
One of the greatest footballers of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo is about to embark on a unique adventure in the Middle East. The Portuguese star has signed with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, reportedly, a potential $200 million deal, making him the highest-paid player in football history. The 37-year-old was officially announced as Al-Nassr’s new player in front of thousands of fans in Saudi Arabia. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner attended the ceremony with his partner, Georgina Rodriguez and their children, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, twins Eva Maria and Mateo Ronaldo, and Alana Martina. Photos from the event flooded the social media timeline. The latest and possibly final chapter of his illustrious career comes weeks after Portugal were knocked out of the World Cup in Qatar in the quarter-finals. Ronaldo’s relationship with Manchester United came to an end following his fiery comments in an exclusive interview last year, which led to the termination of his contract with the Premier League giants. Earlier, the official social networking site of Al-Nassr shared a picture of Ronaldo showing off the CR7 shirt. “This is more than history in the making. This is a signing that not only inspires our club to achieve even greater success, but also inspires our league, the nation, and the world. our family and future generations, boys and girls becoming the best versions of themselves.Welcome @cristiano to your new home @alnassr_fc,” read the caption. The contract runs until 2025. Ronaldo’s contract is the latest foray into the pinnacle of sport for the oil-rich Saudi Arabia, which has moved into Formula 1, boxing, golf and the acquisition of English club Newcastle United.
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