Overview

• Ronaldo agreed to a two-year extension at Al-Nassr worth £492 million, making him the highest-paid athlete in world sport.
• The contract ensures he will play in the Saudi Pro League beyond his 42nd birthday.
• The deal underscores Saudi Arabia’s strategy of attracting global superstars to raise the league’s profile.
• Former international Emmanuel Petit said the move signaled that Ronaldo has left football’s highest competitive level.
• Ronaldo pledged to chase further goal milestones and to captain Portugal at the next World Cup.