Welcome to the world of football circus where Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a deal that will make you wonder – is this football or a business with golden chains? The Portuguese legend has signed the most lucrative sports contract in history, worth hundreds of millions of euros! Yes, you read that right – hundreds of millions!
The Golden Deal That Breaks Records
Ronaldo signed a two-year contract with Saudi club Al Nassr, earning around 65 million euros per year. That means he makes about 17.39 million euros a month, 4.01 million euros a week, and even 6.62 euros per second while you read this! Besides his base salary, he gets bonuses: 28 million euros for signing, which can rise to 44.58 million if he activates the second year of the contract.
Ownership Stake and Luxury Everywhere
But that’s not all! Ronaldo will get a 15% ownership stake in the club, worth about 38 million euros. Plus, bonuses for winning the Golden Boot and the Saudi league title could bring him tens of millions more. Before his contract expires, he could earn over half a billion euros!
His family isn’t forgotten – they will have 16 people taking care of them, including three drivers, four housekeepers, two chefs, three gardeners, and four bodyguards, all paid by the club. Yes, you read that right, 16 people just for him and his family!
Private Jet and Sponsorship Deals
Ronaldo will also have a private jet worth nearly five million euros at his disposal, and sponsorship deals with Saudi companies could bring him an additional 70 million euros.
Why Are Saudis Throwing So Much Money?
The Saudi league is investing huge sums into football to become globally recognized. Ronaldo is the face of the league, considered the best player in football history by the owners, and they are willing to pay him more than ever just to keep him. His transfer marked the start of a European star exodus to Saudi Arabia, where salaries are measured in tens of millions.
Ronaldo on the Field: Numbers That Take Your Breath Away
Since arriving in January 2023, Ronaldo has played a total of 99 matches and scored an impressive 99 goals in all competitions. His first season was an adjustment period, but he already showed his class with 14 goals in 16 league appearances, including hat-tricks and a spectacular four-goal performance in one match.
The 2024 season was his best – an incredible 50 goals in 51 matches, including a record 35 goals in 31 Saudi league matches, breaking the previous record. He also won the Arab Club Champions Cup, where he was the top scorer with six goals.
Golden Cage or Football Fairy Tale?
Is this football or just another example of how money can buy everything? Ronaldo is now the ambassador of the dreams of wealthy Saudis but also a symbol of football’s exodus from Europe. His salary and perks are so huge that one wonders where the limit is.
If you think this is just a story about football, think again. This is a story about how football turns into a business with golden chains, where players are less heroes and more slaves to money. What about you? Would you take such a deal? Or did Ronaldo just show how the game is played for big money? Drop a comment, maybe Ronaldo will surprise us with even bigger numbers next year!
