Long Live the King: Details of the New Contract
The forward, who recently celebrated his 40th birthday, has approved an extension with Al-Nassr. According to respected transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the parties have agreed on a one-year base deal with an automatic renewal for another season and an option to prolong the partnership until June 2027—exactly when the Portuguese star would celebrate his 42nd birthday. The official paperwork is undergoing the final legal review; the only signatures missing concern the clause on duration.
Football Math: Goals, Assists, and Brand Impact
Since January 2023 Ronaldo has played 111 matches in the Saudi Professional League, scoring 99 goals and providing dozens of assists. Although Al-Nassr finished last season without silverware, the Portuguese star’s numbers—and, more importantly, his commercial impact—went far beyond the pitch: merchandise sales multiplied, and SPL television ratings hit all-time highs.
Saudi Arabia’s Strategy: Betting on Superstars
Sealing a new deal is a logical move within the kingdom’s long-term program to promote the league globally. Keeping the five-time Ballon d’Or winner ensures sustained media attention and fan traffic, while making talks with other European stars easier—tempting them with CR7’s example.
What’s Next: The 2026 World Cup and the Race to a Thousand Goals
According to Portugal’s coaching staff, Ronaldo’s fitness level should allow him to play at least until the 2026 World Cup in North America. The striker openly dreams of surpassing the 1,000-goal mark in his career, and the chance to remain Al-Nassr’s centerpiece through 2027 makes that target more realistic than ever.
Conclusion
Al-Nassr secures a guaranteed flow of goals and attention, the SPL keeps its marketing locomotive, and Cristiano gets one more chance to rewrite football history. A deal that benefits everyone: the king stays on his throne—and shows no intention of relinquishing it any time soon.
