Since Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Al Nassr at the beginning of 2023, he helped to pioneer the rapid development of the country’s football scene. Many elite players have since followed in the footsteps of the Real Madrid legend, but the 39-year-old is still the one making the most money. The Saudi Pro League is a new force in the transfer market.
In 2021, Ronaldo made his way back to Manchester United, but it appeared as though his career had reached a standstill following a falling out with manager Erik ten Hag. At the time, Ronaldo was 37 years old. But the five-time Ballon d’Or winner received a cash boost he couldn’t refuse as the riches of the Middle East called, and the numbers
Ronaldo was one of the richest football players in the world prior to the transition, but his Saudi deal has put him in a class by himself. With commercial and sponsorship arrangements boosting his total yearly compensation to £169 million, he earns a staggering £169 million (200 million euros) from Al-Nassr, which includes a fixed football wage of £76 million.
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