Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) Al NASSR announced a two -year extension of the contract with Cristian Ronald, which will keep him at the Saudi club by 2027. The announcement came on Thursday after months of uncertainty about his future.A forty -year -old star confirmed his commitment in a video released by a team where he said, “Al NASSR forever.”Ronaldo’s arrival in 2023 caused a trend, which led many established players in the last stages of their career to move to Saudi Arabia.There was speculation about Ronaldo’s future when he published “this chapter” after Al NASSR finished third in the Saudi professional league without winning any trophies.“The presence of Ronald is a key factor in the development of the Saudi League in the last two years and a half. It will open the door for elite and young players to come to Saudi Arabia,” said a source from the public investment fund (PIF) to AFP.The Saudi PIF, which manages the sovereign fund of the country’s wealth, oversees several clubs for League including Al Nassru, Al Hilal and Al Ahl.The news of Ronaldoin’s extension is followed by the departure of the Brazilian star Neymar from Al Hilal in January. Neymar’s short 18 -month -old Stint saw only seven matches playing while earning $ 104 million a year.Although Ronaldo is the best scorer of the league with 25 goals, he must provide any Saudi or continental titles with Al Nassre. The team recently lost in the Asian Champions League semifinals.The five -time Ballon d’Or previously mentioned the possibility of ending his career with Al Nassr, a popular team among Saudi Royals.Saudi Arabia has transformed its football landscape by investing considerable investment in European talents, starting with Ronald’s transfer at the end of 2022. The country is also ready to organize the World Cup 2034.Saudi football enthusiasts enjoyed watching prestigious players like Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, who held six Balllons d’Or during regular league matches.Some observers attracted the parallels between the Saudi for the League and the Chinese Super League, which previously attracted players with high salaries before they faced financial difficulties.The development of the Saudi League will become a tourist and business destination in accordance with the wider objectives of the country before the global demand for oil will decrease.Ronaldo originally joined Al Nassro two years ago in an agreement of $ 250 million, which meant a significant shift in its professional track to Saudi Arabian football.
